Are you ready to bring your scientific expertise to the world of beverages? We're seeking a skilled and motivated Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team at a leading drink manufacturer. In this role, youll be responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of our products by conducting tests, analyzing samples, and maintaining lab equipment. Youll play a crucial part in helping us deliver the highest-quality drinks to our customers. If you're passionate about precision, quality control, and the exciting world of food and beverage science, we want to hear from you Exciting Opportunity for a Laboratory Technician in the Beverage Industry 4 on 4 off, days only 12 hour shifts 6am-6pm Whats in it for you as a Laboratory Technician at Refresco? A genuinely great place to work where you are well looked after and a part of a supportive team Competitive pay 27 days holiday plus bank holidays Option to buy an additional 3 days holiday Life assurance Annual bonus Access to employee benefits platform Career development planning We are fast-paced, hugely customer-driven, and always looking to innovate, develop, and improve what we do, and this creates the opportunity for you to develop and grow your career with us. Our people are friendly, open, and approachable, hugely supportive, and we have undergone high growth and high change over the past 5 years and expect to again double in size over the next 5 years. To be successful in the Laboratory Technician role, Ideally, you will have experience in FMCG Manufacturing Plant as a Quality team member and understanding of GMP. If you have experience within microbiology or other science-related subjects, we would love to hear from you. Laboratory TechnicianResponsibilities include but are not limited to: Sampling as scheduled at all specific points on raw materials, manufacturing process and finished goods in terms of chemical and microbiological analysis. Micro analysis of samples as per specified methods. Inform Technical/Production Managers of results outside specification for instigation of corrective actions. Observe company health and safety procedures as laid down, and be proactive in ensuring continuance of updating procedures Give technical support to the other company departments when required Assist Quality Management with implementation of quality systems and project work. Ensure that all analytical equipment is maintained and calibrated to the required standards and schedules Carry out product sensory panels to meet requirements Ensure raw materials & chemicals used within laboratory are within acceptable date criteria. Ensure the quality laboratory operation meets the requirements of external accredited bodies by following procedures carefully Support each other within team to provide resource whenever required to resolve problems and prevent customer & consumer complaints Arrange service contracts and maintain equipment to high standards Order all materials and equipment as required Ensure that all quality and food safety checks are carried out satisfactorily Ensure that GMP and internal audits are completed on time About Refresco: Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand. Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. Refresco is an equal-opportunity employer. We are fully committed to diversity and inclusion. Laboratory Technician ADZN1_UKTJ