Laboratory Technician – Food Manufacturing
Bedford | £28,289 | Mon-Fri, rotating shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm)
Permanent | 37.5 hours per week
Are you a detail-oriented Lab Technician with a background in food or industrial manufacturing? We’re recruiting for a hands-on Laboratory Technician to join a well-established and growing manufacturer of gluten-free food products.
This role is based primarily at their Bedford site, with occasional travel to other UK sites. Comprehensive training is provided, along with excellent benefits including private healthcare, 6% matched pension, and 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
What you’ll be doing:
Daily testing of raw materials and finished products against set standards
Managing non-conforming products and supporting internal investigations
Recording and updating results in the LIMS and stock control systems
Generating Certificates of Analysis and managing product specifications
Maintaining lab hygiene and equipment calibration
Supporting quality and complaint investigations, and participating in site meetings
What we’re looking for:
✅ Previous experience in a lab role, ideally within food or manufacturing
✅ Comfortable working in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment
✅ Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
✅ Confident with documentation and data entry
Perks & Benefits:
Salary: £28,289
Hours: 37.5 hrs/week, rotating shifts (6am–2pm & 2pm–10pm)
Pension: 6% employer matched
Private medical insurance (post-probation)
Death in service (2x salary)
25 days holiday + bank holidays