Company description:
Premier Foods is one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you'll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
Job description:
We have a brilliant opportunity to join us a Microbiology Technician working out of our Laboratory based in High Wycombe. This role is more than just volume based routine testing as you will undertake challenge testing studies in support of NPD and troubleshooting. This will include media prep, sample prep and dilution, culture preparation and adaptation, product inoculation, plate counting, performing product profiling and analysing outcomes as we strive forwards focusing on our high quality.
There are also great development opportunities available for long term future goals and aspirations!
Do you offer....?
- Previous experience of working in ISO 17025 accredited microbiology lab would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be given
- Good attention to detail and record keeping
- Proven good organisational abilities and self motivated
- Logical approach to working
- Ability to work to agreed protocols and standards
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Good inter-personnel skills and good team-work
- Ability to multi-task
- Good practical skills
- Drive and enthusiasm to carry out tasks within this function
Benefits...
- Tailored Salary and benefits
- 25 days holiday AND holiday purchase scheme
- 1 day paid volunteering each year
- Employee Assistance Programme – help with legal advice, financial planning and counselling support
- Attractive parental leave schemes (maternity, paternity, adoption) which include 121 coaching sessions with an external coach as we know these big life events can have a real impact. Plus lots more
- The Hamper - Employee discount platform
Interested...?
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.