The Company
At Everris we pride ourselves in being a complete solution provider that specializes in ornamental horticulture, turf and amenity, and specialty agriculture.
Location: Nutberry Moss Works DG12 6TY
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Lab & Quality Operative to support laboratory testing and quality control activities within our growing media operations. This is a varied, hands-on role combining analytical work with on-site quality monitoring and occasionally assist with forklift operations when required.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct routine laboratory testing on raw materials and finished growing media products
• Prepare, label, and process samples in line with internal procedures
• Perform quality control checks throughout production processes
• Accurately record, analyses, and report test results
• Support investigation and resolution of quality issues and non-conformances
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment
• Ensure laboratory areas are kept clean, organised, and compliant with standards
• Support adherence to quality, environmental, and health & safety procedures
• Work closely with production team to monitor and improve product quality
• Occasionally assist with forklift operations when required also operate weighbridge
Requirements
• Science-based qualification or relevant experience an advantage (e.g. chemistry, biology, environmental science)
• Previous laboratory or quality control experience preferred but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and good data recording skills
• Practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving ability
• Forklift license desirable (training can be provided)
• Flexible and willing to support wider site activities when needed
ICL is a leading global specialty minerals company that creates impactful solutions for humanity’s sustainability challenges in the global food, agriculture, and industrial markets.
The company's unique set of natural resources, passionate team of talented employees, and technological ingenuity, create impact by scaling up food production, ensuring food quality, enabling sustainable agriculture and industrial production, and protecting the environment.
The Company employs approximately 12,000 employees worldwide and operates 48 plants in 13 countries worldwide in strategic locations
ICL’s three main pillars that define and set its guidelines:
Ingenuity: our innovation is created by passionate employees, unparalleled R&D infrastructure, and multiple partners, all forming a unique ecosystem.
Care: we focus on doing what is right for our employees, business partners, shareholders, communities, and the environment.
Leadership: we are market leaders in innovation, cost management, and sustainability, thanks to a performance-driven, can-do mindset, and our winning spirit.
