Summer Opportunity Laboratory Assistant – Quality Control needed in Ledbury with starts available from 15 th June until the end of August, Paying £15.31 per hour (£32,043 pro rata) Free on-site parking. Looking for a hands-on summer role where you can gain real laboratory experience, earn great pay, and be part of a fast-moving production environment? This could be the perfect opportunity. We’re recruiting a Quality Control (Laboratory Assistant) for a short-term summer project with a leading manufacturing business in Ledbury. If you’re detail-driven, curious, and ready to get stuck in, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring top-quality products every day. The Role As a Laboratory Assistant, you’ll be right at the heart of operations—supporting quality control in a busy soft fruit milling environment. No two shifts are the same, and you’ll gain valuable, hands-on lab experience that can boost your future career. What You’ll Be Doing Acting as the key contact for QC lab activities during your shift Carrying out daily equipment checks to keep everything running smoothly Sampling and preparing materials from production lines Performing wet chemistry testing Conducting fruit quality checks (weight, condition, Brix) Comparing results against specifications and flagging any issues Accurately recording data in SAP systems Managing lab stock and chemical inventory Keeping the lab clean, safe, and organised Supporting both Quality and Production teams What We’re Looking For Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach Confident with computers (SAP experience is a bonus) Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment Good communication skills Previous lab or production testing experience (helpful but not essential) What You’ll Gain Valuable hands-on lab experience in a real production setting Exposure to quality control processes in the food industry A supportive, team-focused environment A great addition to your CV for future science or manufacturing roles The Details Pay: £32,043 pro rata (£15.31 per hour) Contract: Fixed-term summer project (15th June to the end August) Hours: Full-time, 12-hour shifts (days, nights & weekends) Day shift: 06:00 to 1800 Night shift 18: 00 to 06:00 Apply Now Ready to make your summer count? Contact Pertemps Gloucester today: Unit A4, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ 01452 507500 (Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00) Don’t miss out—this is a fantastic short-term opportunity to build experience, earn well, and be part of a high-energy team this summer. Apply today!