Laboratory Assistant

Location: DH9 7XP

Salary: £14.59 per hour (Days) / £17.09 per hour (Nights)

Hours: 35.25 hours per week

Shift Pattern:

• Days: 6:00am-6:00pm, Thursday to Saturday
• Nights: 6:00pm-6:00am, Wednesday to Friday

We are looking for a reliable and detail-focused Laboratory Assistant to join our quality team.

You will support the day-to-day running of the laboratory, carrying out quality checks and testing to ensure products meet required standards and customer specifications.

• Carry out routine laboratory testing and quality control checks.
• Test incoming bulk wine deliveries and production samples.
• Monitor product quality and ensure specifications are met.
• Carry out production line checks, including volumes, wine parameters and labelling.
• Inspect raw materials against agreed specifications.
• Complete laboratory and QC records accurately.
• Take samples for external analytical and microbiological testing.
• Report quality issues to the appropriate manager.
• Follow food safety, health & safety and environmental procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised laboratory environment.

• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable and organised.
• Able to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous laboratory, food manufacturing or quality control experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.