Multi‑Skilled Laboratory Technician
Location: Caledonian Cheese Company, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9 7DAWorking Hours: Full‑time. 1785 hours annually
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented Multi‑Skilled Laboratory Technician to join our Quality team at Caledonian Cheese Company. This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced food production environment, ideal for someone with a background in lab work or food science, or someone eager to learn and grow in this field. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety and quality, working with both in‑house and external testing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Calibrate and monitor laboratory and factory equipment
- Collect and prepare samples for microbiological and chemical testing
- Submit samples to external labs and download results
- Identify and report any out‑of‑specification results to management
- Conduct environmental and plant hygiene swabbing
- Perform chemical testing
- Maintain accurate records and spreadsheets
- Participate in internal and external proficiency testing
- Ensure all work complies with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
- Keep the lab clean, organised, and audit‑ready
What We’re Looking For
- A keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and other basic computer applications
- Clear communicator, comfortable sharing information across teams
- Able to follow procedures accurately and work to high standards
- Some lab or food industry experience is helpful, but not essential
- Shift and weekend work involved, with shifts up to 10 hours, starting at 6:00 AM
Perks and Benefits
- £15.25 hourly rate with shift premiums
- Training and development provided, including food safety and lab procedures
- Be part of a supportive, skilled team in a global company
- Gain valuable experience in a laboratory environment
- Benefits include: Contributory salary sacrifice pension, Life insurance, Discretionary annual performance bonus, EV car scheme, Discounted company products.
Ready to Apply?
To apply please send us your CV along with a covering note stating why you are applying for the role by 5th June 2026.
N.B. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to understand spoken and written English.
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