Do you want to work for a global leader in fruit transformation and chilled dairy products? Based in Oldford, Frome. Andros, known in the UK for Bonne Maman, a high-quality, natural product leading the conserve market and gaining share in chilled desserts and yoghurt.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role, ideally in the Food and Beverage industry, and will be highly self-aware and professionally mature. They should react promptly to escalate issues to colleagues and senior management.
This role involves a rotating shift pattern: Monday to Friday 6am-2pm, Monday to Friday 2pm-10pm, and Sunday to Thursday 10pm-6am. Please only apply if you can commit to this pattern.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
* Carry out tests in both Chemistry and Microbiology labs, including media preparation and equipment operation (Autoclaves, FTIR Spectroscopes, NIR spectrometers).
* Perform environmental and plant hygiene swabs.
* Conduct taste panels and manage reference samples as required.
Background
* At least 12 months of lab experience in chemistry or microbiology, preferably in the Food and Beverage industry.
* Effective communication skills with colleagues and management.
* Ability to work under pressure, manage workload, and ensure timely testing.
* Ability to follow strict procedures and undergo audits during tasks.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday plus 8 lieu days
* Full company sick pay after qualifying period
* Company pension: 6% employer contribution / 3% employee contribution
* 4x Death in Service benefit
* Free car parking
* Subsidized canteen
* Staff shop
* Free eye tests and £90 towards prescription glasses
* Long service recognition including additional holiday
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