QC Laboratory Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Early Shift
Monday to Friday: 06:30 – 14:30
One Sunday in three: Flexible Pattern
Do you have, or are you looking to gain experience in a food production laboratory? Are you looking to work in a growing, secure company? If so, then apply with us.
We specialise in the production of powder and liquid food colours, flavours, and extracts.
Full training will be provided and once trained you will be responsible for testing both incoming and outgoing samples, ensuring products meet specifications and relaying results to our production teams. You will be responsible for keeping all lab equipment in a clean and calibrated condition during your shift while also ensuring records are maintained on the company reporting software and generating certificates of analysis.
We are looking for driven people who want to get involved and succeed in our fast-paced company. During your first 3 months you will work your way through our basic laboratory training matrix, including time with our colours, flavours, and extract specialists in the NPD laboratories, understanding how the products are developed and issues that can affect their production.
You will be literate and have basic computer skills with Microsoft office as well as good communication skills both written and verbal.
A methodical approach to problem solving and self-motivation is important in this role and would ideally suit someone with an analytical mind set.
Due to location own transport is required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for QC Laboratory Technician roles across Plant-Ex Ingredients Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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