Arla Foods

Laboratory Technician

Arla Foods, Settle Creamery, BD24 9AE

 

Introduction

As an Laboratory Technician at our Settle Creamery, you will play a key part in turning the raw milk into our great products ready for packing, by ensuring high manufacturing standards, safety and high quality of the product and continual development of our processes.

 

So what do our Laboratory Technician actually do?

As an Laboratory Technician, you will be integral to site operations

Conducting tests to analyse utilities samples Conducting tests for positive release of the product Conducting environmental swabbing and basic microbiology tests Keeping accurate records using designated quality control tools and software. Communicating results to relevant departments and escalating non-conformance issues as required Ensuring that laboratory instruments are functioning and that calibrated and verified methods are used Coaching your colleagues and conducting internal GMP audits as part of the site auditing team Ensuring compliance with site standards Collaborating with relevant departments on resolving quality issues and working on improvements

 

What you’ll need in order to be successful in the role

A strong sense of professional integrity and a passion for producing high quality work An attention to detail to ensure all recording is 100% accurate The ability to communicate effectively with external and internal teams Good IT skills Drive toward improvement Laboratory experience would be a benefit but is not essential as all training for the role is provided Experience in working in food industry and food safety knowledge would be a benefit but is not essential as all training for the role is provided

 

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual pay review Employer pension matched up to 6% Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale  & our Arla Protein range Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6% Free on-site parking On-site canteen Cheese Hamper for every member of staff at Christmas!

 

If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods

 

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

 

We have a purpose for Good

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?

 

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