Laboratory Technician

As a Laboratory Technician you will ensure a quality control at all stages of beer production.

Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.  

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. 
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

Your role as Laboratory Technician 

• Sample and analyse for physical and chemical parameters and for microbiological parameters in line with agreed schedule and on an ad-hoc basis.
• Record and report results in a timely and appropriate manner
• Conduct quality surveys or projects as required
• Actively promote a high level of adherence to quality specifications
• Carry out departmental housekeeping, hygiene and environmental audits
• Maintain compliance to health, safety and environmental rules and guidelines
• Assist with training of operators in some techniques and analyses
• Ensure all instruments used are calibrated and fit for purpose
• Carry out routine calibration checks on laboratory instruments
• Participate in in-house instrument/technician validation procedures.
• Participate in external proficiency schemes
• Ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards
• Maintain supply of clean laboratory equipment and microbiological media
• Prepare, set up and assist with tasting sessions and sensory training

What you’ll bring… 

• Attention to detail.
• Communication skills.
• Team working essential
• Flexibility
• Diligence and integrity
• Science based qualifications