Laboratory Technician

Company Overview

Avara Foods is one of the UK's largest food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the nation's most popular supermarkets and restaurants. We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which includes feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 7000 people. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards.

• Undertaking routine laboratory work and performing analysis to CLAS / RSA, UKAS and DEFRA standards.
• Using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in accordance with the procedures.
• Liaising with internal and external customers, dealing with their requests and queries.
• Carrying out environmental controls, QA controls and ensuring adherence to the task rota.
• Participating in the EQA / IQA proficiency schemes.

• Education to A level (or equivalent) in Biology or other relevant scientific subject or relevant experience.
• NHC / HND / Degree in science equivalent is ideal.
• Experience of laboratory testing in a food laboratory.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Competent IT Skills.

• £24,444.42 - £25,900.88 per annum.
• 31 days holiday.
• 3% pension.
• Life insurance.
• Various lifestyle benefits, including wellbeing resources.
• Hours of work 07:00 - 19:00, rotating pattern 7 out of 14 days.

We are currently looking for staff to work on a rotational shift pattern that operates as follows:

• 2 Days On, 2 Days Off, 3 Days On, 2 Days Off, 2 Days On, 3 Days Off.
• Example shift pattern over 2 weeks:
• Week 1:
  On Tue-Wed, Off Thu-Fri, On Sat-Mon Off.
• Week 2:
  On Tue-Wed, Off Thu-Fri, On Sat-Mon On.
• This cycle repeats every 2 weeks.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

If you're ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!