Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: - Enhanced pension scheme Private health scheme Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities Based in Callington, Cornwall The Opportunity Are you passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in a scientific environment? Do you thrive in a team-focused, customer-oriented workplace? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Westward Laboratories as a Laboratory Hygiene Steward. As a Laboratory Hygiene Steward, you will play a vital role in ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of our Microbiology, Pathogen, and Media Preparation departments. Your work will support our commitment to quality and compliance with ISO 17025 and the Campden BRI Retailer Supplementary Audit (RSA) Scheme. Maintain cleanliness across Microbiology, Pathogen, and Media Preparation departments in line with hygiene schedules and procedures. Safely manage waste disposal, including handling infected waste and operating autoclaves and sterilisation equipment. Monitor and report cleaning supply levels, ensuring stock rotation and efficient flow of materials. Support laboratory operations by assisting with glassware cleaning, media preparation, and equipment maintenance. Uphold health and safety standards, promote teamwork, and contribute to a positive and professional working environment. The Ideal Candidate We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: - Good general education and understanding of hygiene practices. Experience using cleaning chemicals and equipment. Basic knowledge of laboratory operations and media preparation. Awareness of manual handling techniques and safety procedures. Strong communication and teamwork skills with a a proactive, adaptable, and customer-focused attitude. We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us! About You About Us Quality and Food Safety sit at the heart of our Business. Westward Laboratories is our contemporary food testing laboratory which provides a comprehensive range of microbiological and chemical testing for the food industry. We are United Kingdom accredited Service (UKAS) Testing Laboratory and we ensure our retail customers have trust and confidence in their products. At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers. Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.