Oil Lab Technician
Immingham
Ref: LNK2156
Job Purpose
We are currently recruiting an Edible Oil Lab Technician for this cutting-edge site near Immingham To lead and monitor an edible oil extraction and refining Trial process, ensuring safe, efficient production of high-quality vegetable oils in line with food safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Understand Lab oil extraction process, including presses, solvent and algae
* Monitor production parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and yields
* Monitor algae extraction processes
* Perform routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process oils, and finished products
* Record production data accurately, including batch records, yields, and downtime
* Follow strict lab safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures at all times
* Identify process issues, faults, or deviations and report or correct them promptly
* Carry out monitoring and data collation for each trial plant
* Work collaboratively with production, quality, and maintenance teams
* Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, and environmental regulations
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and waste
Skills & Experience
* Experience in food manufacturing, oil extraction processing, or bioprocess manufacturing
* Understanding of edible oils, fats, or food processing operations (some training provided)
* Ability to operate industrial machinery and follow technical Lab procedures
* Good attention to detail and record-keeping skills
* Awareness of food hygiene and safety standards
* Basic process troubleshooting skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team