Quality Control; Laboratory Assistant

Summer Opportunity Laboratory Assistant – Quality Control

Location:

Ledbury. Starts available from 15th June until the end of August.

Pay: £32,043 pro rata (£15.31 per hour). Fixed‑term summer project. Full‑time, 12‑hour shifts (days, nights & weekends). Day shift 06:00‑18:00. Night shift 18:00‑06:00.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will support quality control in a busy soft fruit milling environment, gaining valuable hands‑on lab experience.

• Act as the key contact for QC lab activities during your shift.
• Carry out daily equipment checks to keep everything running smoothly.
• Sample and prepare materials from production lines.
• Perform wet chemistry testing.
• Conduct fruit quality checks (weight, condition, Brix).
• Compare results against specifications and flag any issues.
• Accurately record data in SAP systems.
• Manage lab stock and chemical inventory.
• Keep the lab clean, safe, and organised.
• Support both Quality and Production teams.

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Confident with computers (SAP experience is a bonus).
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Previous lab or production testing experience (helpful but not essential).

• Valuable hands‑on lab experience in a real production setting.
• Exposure to quality control processes in the food industry.
• A supportive, team‑focused environment.
• A great addition to your CV for future science or manufacturing roles.