Laboratory Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Laboratory Technician, Stracathro Grain Store
Applications are welcomed for the above full time, permanent vacancy.
Normal working hours will be 40 hours per week, 7.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday with an hour unpaid lunch break.
Harvest hours will be 7.00am – 7.00pm as required with the occasional weekend work.
The position is very much a hands-on role and there will be daily direct involvement with production performance and quality standards.
Due to the working environment Health and Safety is a high priority and you will be expected to maintain and drive this forward.
Key Tasks:
- Laboratory testing of grain bulks and incoming and outgoing loads
- Supervising laboratory staff during harvest
- Inputting of information into operating system
- Operation of weighbridge when required
- Sampling of sheds
Key Attributes:
- Good communication skills
- Works well in a team
- Self-motivated
Benefits:
At Simpsons Malt we believe in rewarding our people for a job well done. As an employee you will have access to the following benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Company Pension Plan.
- Death in Service benefits.
- 31 days holiday per annum including bank holidays.
- Employee Cashback Plan for medical and dental services.
- Learning and Development Opportunities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brechin, DD9 7PX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/05/2023
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: Crop Production
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Laboratory Technician roles across Simpsons Malt'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 Crop Production.
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 £22,162 - £34,383 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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