Overview:
Established in 1943, providing a quality service to the UK drinks industries with a strong locations advantage for all the UK for both delivery and distribution of products.
Duties:
- Sample Testing: Collect and analyse samples at various stages of the bottling process.
- Reporting: Record and report test results accurately, highlighting any deviations from standards.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensure lab equipment is calibrated and maintained.
- Data Logging: Keep all sample result logs up to date.
- Visitor Engagement: Interact with visitors, customers, and auditors.
- Stock Control: Manage lab inventory and replenish supplies.
- Complaint Support: Assist in complaint investigations to improve quality.
- Safety Compliance: Follow safety protocols and procedures.
- Recipe Adjustments: Calculate and adjust product recipes as needed.
- Cross-Training: Develop skills in various QC areas such as chemistry, microbiology, and sensory analysis.
- Lab Hygiene: Clean and decontaminate the lab to maintain high standards.
Attributes:
- Strong organisational and IT skills – especially Microsoft Excel
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and also part of a team
- Willingness to learn practical techniques
- Safe handling of hazardous chemicals
- Comfort working in wet, noisy, and variable environments
- Effective time management for multitasking
- Flexibility to assist and collaborate with team members
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Confidence to tactfully challenge procedures and results
