Laboratory Assistant (Summer Placement)
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Laboratory Assistant (Summer Placement)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading dairy company, selling into UK, Irish, and International markets. As a cooperative owned by over 1300 farmers across the UK, it is our mission to ensure we exude high standards throughout our processes, products, and people.
Job Details
- Reference Number: UDF/2019/618
- Location: Ballymena
- Contract Type: Full-Time Temporary
- Closing Date: 11/03/2019
Role Description
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe our success is built on our people, and so as we embark on our ambitious transformation journey, we are looking to recruit the following position based in our Group Technical Centre in Pennybridge, Ballymena:
LABORATORY TECHNICIANS (Summer Placement)
As a Laboratory Technician, you will undertake a wide range of microbiological tests to assess raw material and finished product, together with the testing of producer milk samples for payment and quality purposes.
These are important roles and we are looking for applicants able to work reliably on their own initiative. You should have a good level of secondary education preferably including science subjects. Though not essential it would be ideal if you had previous laboratory / food testing / quality work experience or a higher level scientific qualification.
The company offers plenty of opportunity for personal development, an excellent benefit package including a pleasant working environment with an on-site canteen.
To apply, please visit our website at dalefarm.co.uk/careers. Completed applications must be received before 5.00pm on Monday 11th March 2019.
No unsolicited CV’s from agency please. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Cooperative is a UK dairy farmer co-operative owned by over 1200 dairy farmers who supply us with fresh milk. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has operations throughout the UK and Ireland producing and distributing a wide range of dairy products which it sells across the UK and Ireland as well as exporting to over 45 countries worldwide.
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] virtually every career discipline is represented in our workforce, from production, engineering and distribution, to sales & marketing and food technology/quality assurance, to Finance, HR and IT through to general management. Our standards are high and when we recruit we are looking for those with energy and drive, who are keen for responsibility and motivated to succeed with a record of achievement and with the potential to develop as the company grows.
Culture & Benefits
Our culture is based on setting best in class standards, working towards and delivering on committed objectives, striving for constant improvement and involving everyone in the company. We strive to develop our people and harness everyone's contribution to deliver a winning team.
In return, we offer a high degree of responsibility, plenty of challenge, good opportunities for learning and personal development and rewarding benefit packages, all within a fast moving and results oriented environment.