Formulation Technician jobs

Job Title : Lab Technician

Location : Eagle Brewery, Bedford

Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent

About Us

Hola, we’re DAMM, founded in Barcelona in 1876. We specialise in the manufacture and distribution of beverages, mainly beer – you may know us for our flagship beer Estrella!

Our aim is to become the leading national company in the beverage sector in all the products we sell, to grow sustainably and profitably in each of the sectors we work in, both with the maximum respect and care of the environment and current legislation.

Our company values LIVE (Loyalty, Innovation, Customer Value and Energy) inspire everything we do!

As a drive for growth, we have opened our first base outside of the Iberian strip, the Eagle Brewery in Bedford, which has undergone a massive transformation and glow-up, this growth has provided new development opportunities and vacancies, such as this one!

The Role

We’re looking for a Lab Technician who’s excited to bring their skills and ideas to the table. In this role, you’ll work within the quality team, contributing to the smooth running of the department by providing precise, reliable analytical data that supports operational decisions and ensures product quality.

What You’ll Be Doing

Laboratory Preparation & Analysis

• Carry out general laboratory preparation and analytical testing, including propagations.
• Perform analytical, packaging, and microbiological sampling in line with the testing schedule.
• Apply laboratory techniques to help ensure product quality is consistent and meets required standards.
• Prepare media, equipment, and brewery ingredients as required for analysis.

Data Recording, Reporting & Interpretation

• Record and report results accurately, escalating when values fall outside defined limits.
• Interpret analytical data to identify trends or deviations, informing relevant managers when required.
• Conduct routine calibration and verification of laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy of results.

Quality Assurance, HACCP & CCP Responsibilities

• Support the site HACCP system by providing accurate analytical data and participating in verifications or checks relating to food‑safety control measures.
• Monitor, verify, and document Critical Control Points (CCPs) associated with laboratory testing, escalating deviations immediately and ensuring full traceability.
• Play an integral role in verifying sample quality throughout the brewing process and carbonated soft‑drink production by operating a range of analytical instruments, including spectroscopy and gas chromatography systems.
• Execute and monitor tasks related to Quality, Food Safety, and Food Defence within assigned work areas.

Housekeeping & Compliance

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping to support a clean, safe, and audit‑ready laboratory environment.
• Follow all SOPs, good laboratory practice (GLP), and safety procedures including chemical, equipment, and general laboratory controls.

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• Ideally 2 years’ experience working in a laboratory environment with a good understanding of workplace Health & Safety regulations; however, this can be an entry‑level role for candidates with the right qualifications and behavioural attributes.
• Practical experience handling hazardous chemicals, specialist gases, laboratory apparatus, and analytical instruments.
• Experience working different shift patterns is desirable.
• Experience within soft‑drinks or beverage production (ingredients, preparation), canning lines, or keg plants is desirable.

Key Behaviours

• Proactive problem‑solver with the ability to find practical solutions to technical challenges.
• Organised and able to manage time effectively, prioritise multiple samples, and multitask in a fast‑paced laboratory environment.
• Demonstrates a strong awareness of safety, accuracy, and compliance in all laboratory activities.

Functional Capabilities

• Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following is desirable:
• LIMS or equivalent laboratory information systems
• Microscopy
• GC/LC analysis
• Chemical analytical techniques
• Competent in working safely with chemicals, gases, and laboratory equipment.
• Capable of following SOPs, quality procedures, and analytical methods precisely.

Extra's

• Salary : £37,824.39
• Working Hours : 39 hours across 3 shifts (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am)
• Sponsorship : We are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

Application Process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, and we’ll keep you updated throughout the process.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you need any adjustments or accommodations, please let us know—we’re happy to support you.

How to Apply

Click Apply on Indeed and send us your CV (and a short cover letter if you’d like).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £37,824.39 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person