Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Northampton Brewery, NN1

Job Length: Permanent – Full Time

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm, 35 hours per week

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK.   As the Dynamic, Multi-Beverage Powerhouse, we are united by a single, consistent goal: ensuring our people thrive.

About the role:

We are now recruiting for a Laboratory Technician at our Northampton Brewery. This role will report into the Laboratory Supervisor (Chemical) and will conduct chemical and microbiological sampling, analysis according to a sample plan and assist with any required maintenance of lab equipment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Complete chemical and microbiological samples and analysis according to the sample plan.
• Write and coordinate effective and replicable SOP’s/ OPLs that ensure consistency of approach, validation and verification through auditing.
• Calibration and maintenance of Quality instrumentation within the lab and production areas.
• Carry out general duties within the laboratory.
• Recording data entry and reporting of analysis.
• Ensure quality laboratories are kept in a high level of hygiene and 5S standards are maintained.
• Support with laboratory purchasing and stock control.
• Carry out sensory sessions where required.

Experience and Key Attributes:         

• Science A Levels completed
• Previous experience within a laboratory environment is desired
• Understanding and knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards
• Motivated to take initiative, able to work alone when necessary, and collaborate well with others
• Methodical approach and problem solving
• Comfortable managing shifting priorities and reprioritising work as needed

Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

 We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Application Process:

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.