Laboratory Technician FTC

Job Title: Lab Technician

Location: Burton DE14

Job Length: Fixed Term Contract (Ending September 2026) Full Time

Shift Pattern: 8am - 4pm 1 week in 4 a night shift (10pm - 8am)

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 Britvics 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 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depots servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together the one common goal remains and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About the role:

The Lab Technician will conduct chemical and microbiological sampling and analysis supporting with sensory panels and training sessions. This will include any maintenance of lab equipment and assisting with calibration.

If you are interested in joining we are now recruiting for aLab Technician.Reporting to theLab Managerthis role will play a key part of our succuss journey and you will have the opportunity to be involved in the following:

Role Responsibilities:

• Taking chemical and microbiological samples and analyse according to the sample plan.
• Carry out the running of sensory sessions and assist with sensory training.
• Calibration and maintenance of quality assurance instrumentation within the lab and production.
• Recording data entry and reporting of analysis.
• Take part in writing and co-ordinating effective and replicable SOPs/OPLs that provide consistency of approach and are validated and verified through auditing.
• Ensure quality labs are kept in a high level of hygiene and 5S standards are maintained.
• Involvement in laboratory purchasing and stock control.
• Carry out general duties within the lab.

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Minimum Science A Levels
• Previous experience in a lab is preferred
• Understanding/awareness of hygiene and food safety standards.
• Self-motivated confident and enthusiastic person with strong organisational skills
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business with their incredible individual historys innovation of products and some of the UKs 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.

Interested in finding out more Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch!

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 historys innovation of products and some of the UKs 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.