SGS

Sample Receipt and Labelling Specialist

SGS  •  £25k/yr  •  Cramlington, GB (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork.

  • Job Title: Sample Receipt and Labelling Specialist
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Location: Cramlington
  • Hours: Tues-Fri - 14:00-22:00, Sat 10:00-18:00 OR Mon-Thurs 14:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-18:00
  • Salary: £24,785 pa plus Shift allowance
  • Industry: Health & Nutrition
  • To be the first point of contact for samples arriving at the laboratory
  • Responsible for sample receipt and sample labelling
  • Ensuring customer samples are received in full and without any issues
  • Label samples and liaise directly with customers to ensure they have everything they need for testing to commence.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has entry level experience in:

  • Working within the food industry
  • Dealing with customer via different communication platforms

You will also have the following…

  • High levels of attention to detail
  • Ability to use computers
  • Ability to multi task

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

  • Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Private medical cover (immediate access)
  • Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
  • Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
  • An additional day off for your birthday
  • Retailer Discounts Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
  • Length of Service Awards
  • Christmas Vouchers
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives
  • Discounted Gym Membership

*******For those with allergies, please be advised that the food tested in the laboratory is likely to contain these ingredients: milk, eggs, wheat, soybean, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish*****

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.

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About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Baar, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
sgs.com
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