QA Laboratory Technician

QA Laboratory Technician ABOUT NICHOLS

We're Nichols - the home of Vimto, and there is no other business quite like ours!

We have been making life taste better since 1908. Every day here is bursting with flavour - from the loved brands we're proud to share with the world, to the energy, ambition and innovative ideas that fizz through our teams.

As well as our refreshingly different Vimto taste, our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix and frozen drinks categories - so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet. We also work with the UK's leading food manufacturers to provide a truly unique range of products that everyone loves.

At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are. This is a place where you can be yourself, speak up, and get stuck in. We celebrate the wins, cheer each other on and keep things fizzing with positivity. From leaders who listen to teammates who've always got your back, its work that feels as good as it tastes!

Our Ross-on-Wye site is the heart of production, the home of our post-mix, juices and slushes for Out of Home customers. Our factory is a key ingredient in the Nichols recipe for success - helping us stay innovative, adaptable, and ready to serve up what our customers crave.

Nichols is where serious fun meets real opportunities - and where work tastes better.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician to join our Ross-on-Wye site. Our QA team work a 6 week rotation of 4 weeks days (6am - 6pm) followed by 2 weeks of nights (6pm - 6am). Working closely with the Laboratory Team Leader, the role will be responsible for:

• Verifying & monitoring food safety and quality for the site
• Testing of batches including constituent raw materials in line with analytical and microbiological parameters, as well as other parameters as laid down in the Quality Assurance Laboratory Manual
• Monitoring production activities to ensure compliance to customer specifications and good manufacturing practice are adhered to throughout production runs
• Documenting & trending all analysis findings accurately
• Controlling non-conforming products and raw materials to prevent accidental usage
• Thoroughly investigating customer complaints & reporting to facilitate corrective action

THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE

• Product testing and inspection including analytical and microbiological testing as well as sensory analysis
• Water testing of water treatment plant and rinse waters
• Hygiene swabbing (ATP and traditional recovery)
• Passing product batches in a timely fashion including sensory assessment
• Isolating non-conforming materials
• Creating certificates of analysis
• Batch sampling and analysis
• GMP and hygiene and housekeeping auditing and continuous improvement
• Laboratory and production equipment calibration
• Recipe and line conformance against quality standards
• Quality Assurance Documentation
• Checking Certificate of Analysis
• Customer complaint investigations and reporting

ABOUT YOU

To make a splash in this role you will bring.

• Quality Assurance/Control laboratory experience or a related educational qualification
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Enjoy working as part of an extended team and also independently
• Organised and methodical attitude in regard to work
• Can do attitude and passionate about quality
• Ownership and knowing methodology of laboratory techniques
• Chemistry and/or Biology A levels desirable

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
• Annual Bonus
• Save as you Earn Share Scheme
• Option to join our private medical cover scheme
• Enhanced Primary Carers leave and sick pay

AND LET'S NOT FORGET THE PERKS

• Holiday home stay
• Your birthday off work
• Free on site parking
• 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)
• Help yourself to our drinks when at one of our sites
• Staff shop with discounts on our products

Apply now if you want a taste of a new career and join Nichols - Where work tastes better.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe diverse teams perform at their best, and we welcome people with different backgrounds, life experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking.

Our standard recruitment process for short listed candidates typically includes an initial call with our Talent Advisor, followed by a face to face interview at our Ross-on-Wye site. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process please feel free to contact us.

Any job offer is subject to an individual's Right to Work in the UK.

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.