Lactalis UK & Ireland

Multi-Skilled Laboratory Technician- Part-Time (Maternity Cover)

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Job at a Glance

Category
Lab Technician / Pharmacist
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
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Job Type
Remote / WFH
Company
Lactalis UK & Ireland
Status
Open & Active

Job Description

Job description
Location: Lactalis, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9 7DA

Working Hours: Part- time. Approximately 1250 hours annually

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Multi-Skilled Laboratory Technician to join our Quality team at Lactalis Stranraer on a part-time maternity cover basis. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced food production environment, ideal for someone with a background in lab work or food science, or someone eager to learn and grow in this field. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety and quality, working with both in-house and external testing processes.

Key Responsibilities
• Calibrate and monitor laboratory and factory equipment
• Collect and prepare samples for microbiological and chemical testing
• Submit samples to external labs and download results
• Identify and report any out-of-specification results to management
• Conduct environmental and plant hygiene swabbing
• Perform chemical testing
• Maintain accurate records and spreadsheets
• Participate in internal and external proficiency testing
• Ensure all work complies with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
• Keep the lab clean, organised, and audit-ready

What We’re Looking For
• A keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other basic computer applications
• Clear communicator, comfortable sharing information across teams
• Able to follow procedures accurately and work to high standards
• Some lab or food industry experience is helpful, but not essential
• Shift and weekend work involved, with shifts up to 10 hours, starting at 6:00 AM

Perks and Benefits
• £14.73 hourly rate with shift premiums
• Training and development provided, including food safety and lab procedures
• Be part of a supportive, skilled team in a global company
• Gain valuable experience in a certified laboratory environment
• Benefits include: Contributory salary sacrifice pension, Life insurance, Discretionary annual performance bonus, EV car scheme, Discounted company products.

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