Job Description
Assistant Laboratory Technician
FTC - 4 months
Holbeach
Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
What you'll be doing:
- As an Assistant Laboratory Technician, you will carry out; microbiological testing, as directed, adhering to procedures and protocols in order to deliver timely results which maximise production efficiency and effectiveness. In doing so, you will:
- Book and process all samples received for testing and record compliance or highlight adverse results so that appropriate corrective action can be taken
- Maintain ongoing communications with the relevant department and external parties ensuring they are fully aware of test results and relevant laboratory data
- Complete all necessary documentation ensuring that it is kept accurate and is audit ready for both internal and external customers including formal certification bodies e.g. Campden Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (CLAS)
- Recommend any opportunities for improvement to enhance testing process or communication with the broader team
- Operate in compliance with Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) policy to ensure that the working environment remains safe for all colleagues
What we’re looking for:
- A suitable science qualification GCSE A-C Grade or equivalent
- Level 2 Food Hygiene certification
- Level 2 Health and Safety certification
- Chemical and/or Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) training
- Basic computer skills – able to record and report test results on standard computer packages
- Working knowledge of calibration requirements
What you’ll get in return:
- Competitive salary and job-related benefits
- Holidays
- Pension up to 8% matched
- Life insurance up to 4x salary
- Company share save scheme
- Greencore Qualifications
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
- Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
