About The Role
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 support your life and personal aspirations:
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Private health scheme
* Employee discount scheme
* Annual pay reviews
* Profit-related pay
* 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.
* Manage waste disposal safely, including handling infected waste and operating autoclaves and sterilisation equipment.
* Monitor and report on cleaning supply levels, ensuring stock rotation and efficient flow of materials.
* Assist with glassware cleaning, media preparation, and equipment maintenance to support laboratory operations.
* Uphold health and safety standards, promote teamwork, and contribute to a positive working environment.
The Ideal Candidate
We value collaboration and diverse perspectives. We welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve excellence. The skills and experience we seek include:
* Good general education and understanding of hygiene practices.
* Experience with 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 proactive, adaptable, and customer-focused attitude.
We encourage positive communication and building strong collaborative relationships. 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 start an exciting journey with us!
About Us
Westward Laboratories is our contemporary food testing laboratory, providing microbiological and chemical testing for the food industry. We are a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory, ensuring trust and confidence in our retail customers' products.
At Samworth Brothers, we take pride in our family-like culture and support your career progression within our wider group. We invite you to be part of our family and help us deliver great products to our customers.
Note: Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. We will never ask for money in exchange for employment. If in doubt, contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
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