Summer Opportunity: Laboratory Assistant – Quality Control in Ledbury
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 Hours:
Full-time,
12-hour shifts
(days, nights & weekends) Start:
Immediate start available 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!