Arla Foods

Laboratory Assistant

Arla Foods, Oakthorpe Dairy, N13 6DA

 

About the job 

Arla Foods Oakthorpe currently have 2 vacancies for a proficient and proactive Laboratory Assistant to join the team on a permanent basis. As a Laboratory Assistant, the successful candidate will analyse and evaluate products and materials to check and ensure that quality and approved analysis standards are met. They will independently follow established processes providing day-to-day support necessary to ensure delivery of operational targets

 Duties will also include:

Conducting tests to analyse products and materials. Collecting samples across the site/registers them and sending them out for analysis. Interpreting results of analyses and escalating non-conformance issues as required. Creating action plans for non-conformances and follows it up according to procedures. Communicating and reporting results to the relevant department. Ensuring that instrumentation is functioning and calibrated and that verified methods are used Ensuring laboratory stock is always available.

 

What you’ll need in order to be successful in the role

To be successful in the role you will need ambition & drive as well as a strong sense of professional integrity and a passion for producing high quality work. We are looking for somebody with a high attention to detail to ensure all recording is 100% accurate. You must have the ability to communicate effectively with external and internal teams and be a Solid team player who is happy to contribute to the common success of the business.

If you have manufacturing/ food manufacturing experience, that’s great. If not, we can coach you. Having good or advanced Microsoft Office experience and previous experience of data analysis would be advantageous but not essential

 

Benefits

 

Competitive salary Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale  & our Arla Protein range Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6% On-site gym On-site canteen Cheese Hamper for every member of staff at Christmas!

If this role is something of interest or you would like any more information then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at aclak@arlafoods.com

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

 

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

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