Lab Technician jobs in Halifax

Leo Group is one of the UK’s leading specialists in animal by-products and renewable energy. We play a critical role in the food and agricultural industries collecting and processing material – which is converted into wet petfood ingredients, meals and oils for use in pet food, cosmetics, chemicals and renewable fuel.

As we continue to grow and develop our operations, we are looking to enhance our Quality Management department by appointing a Quality Technician for our wet petfood site based in Halifax.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the field, however, training will be provided for the right candidate who is willing and eager to learn.

This is a factory based position and does not involve much lab work.

Overall purpose of the role

To co-ordinate and control QC functions throughout the Petfood business and ensure that product entering and leaving the premises meets the specifications laid down in the operating and quality procedures.

Main duties and responsibilities

• ·Ensure the QC function is carried out effectively at all levels and in line with the documented operating procedures
• Develop strong lines of communication with the planning, operations and quality team to optimise planning, production and quality and information flow
• Develop and maintain out of specification results procedure
• Collating information from QC checks and laboratory analysis to data spread sheets
• Ensure out of specification results are acted on immediately and that senior staff are kept informed of the actions taken
• Offer creative input into process improvement as part of continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure QA function is carried out effectively in line with quality systems and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
• Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organizational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care
• Other duties as directed by the Quality Manager

Qualifications

• Good level of English language; spoken & written
• Good communication skills
• Good practical skills
• Ability to work quickly and methodically
• Ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks
• Ability to follow instructions
• Awareness of health and safety
• Keen eye for detail, able to identify issues and escalate appropriately
• Able to work effectively in a team
• Willingness to work flexibly

Benefits and opportunities of development

• Different types of training provided to motivate our employees to develop their careers
• Potential for progression – development plans in place
• Free onsite parking for our staff
• Private pension scheme

Measures of Success

• Documentation is completed as per requirements

Pay structure

• From £12.71

Day shift and nights shifts schedule. 48 hours per week, overtime available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Are you comfortable working with pork products?
• Do you understand that this job requires substantial time standing?
• Are you happy that this is a factory based position and doesn't involve much lab work?

Experience:

• Quality assurance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person