Laboratory Technician

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician in our Kerry Team in Tenbury Wells, Co. Worcestershire, England.

Are you interested starting or developing your laboratory and quality control career in a world’s leading taste and nutrition company? This is the role for you!

This position is a full-time, permanent opportunity for rotating day and afternoon shifts (6am-2pm and 2pm–10pm), Monday to Friday. As the Laboratory Technician you will be a key member of our Quality Control Team, ensuring safety and quality of our products. The training will be provided for this role.

At our Kerry site in Tenbury Wells, we are producing a range of products from fruit preserves, fillings, sauces and toppings, to chocolate, caramel and savory sauces. We supply yogurt, ice-cream, and other dairy product manufacturers, as well as baking companies and foodservice groups. The site is located close to A456, 4 minutes by car from town center in Tenbury Wells, 16 minutes from Ludlow, 32 minutes from Kidderminster and 45 minutes from Worcester; due to work hours a private transport will be required. There’s an onsite parking and canteen with fresh fruits provided.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay plus shift allowance.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and in store, travelling, utilities and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
• Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

What will you be doing?

Your responsibilities as the Laboratory Technician will include:

• Working with the Quality and Production Teams to ensure that materials and products comply with the site standards.
• Conducting routine environmental swabbing across the site.
• Completing daily chemical checks on the factory water samples.
• Carrying out tests on various testing equipment for measures such as pH, RS, aW, viscosity, organoleptic and fruit content.
• Raising any non-compliance and issues to a Quality Laboratory Lead.
• Attaching Certificates of Conformance (COC) and Certificates of Analysis (COA) into SAP system for relevant raw materials.
• Maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.

What do you need to be successful?

• Great written, numerical and verbal skills.
• Fluency in English
• Ability to record, interpret and analyse data.
• Previous experience in the laboratory environment will be beneficial, but it’s not required.
• Computer literate (basic MS Excel and Word), knowledge of the SAP will be beneficial.
• Eager to learn and develop.
• Great attention to details.
• Ability to work in a team and on your own.

About Kerry

A career with Kerry Taste & Nutrition offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. With our commitment to a sustainable future, a career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Our Values:      Courage | Enterprising Spirit | Inclusiveness | Open-mindedness | Ownership