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SalaryLaboratory Technician
Salary: Circa £29,000 plus full benefits listed below
Function: Supply Chain
Location: Hereford
Contract: Perm
Closing date: 23rd January
Are you looking for your next chapter? At HEINEKEN UK, we make great beers and ciders, however also offer exciting and dynamic careers. Take a look at our open roles to find out if we’ve got the opportunity for you. We’re looking for people to help us evolve for the future. If you’re ready to brew a better career, apply today.
“I am looking for an individual who shares the HEINEKEN core values of passion for quality, the enjoyment of life and the respect for people who will help ensure we deliver the highest quality beer that will put a smile on the face of our customers”Hiring Manager
About the role:
Embedding HEINEKEN Herefordshire as the Global Home of Cider is a challenge we all embrace. Our historic Herefordshire heartland is home to the world’s largest Cider production site, our cider mill at Ledbury, and more than 10,000 acres of orchards. We also partner with local growers as we use 30% of all apples grown in the UK to make our celebrated cider brands. From our exciting new brand Inches to Strongbow, Bulmers, and Old Mout, a spirit of innovation inspires our craft – and with a string of new styles and flavours to enjoy, our future is one you’ll want to be part of.
Our Lab Technicians play an important role in our cider process, supporting the Lab Team Leader within the quality department to carry out laboratory analysis, interpret data and maintain equipment (Analytical, Microbiological, Effluent, and Sensory).
This role is diverse, offering you the chance to test samples from the brewing production of our beer right through to the delicious, finished product.
Who we’re looking for:
With your interest and exposure to lab work and qualifications in science and/or maths, you will be a self-driven and energetic individual who will be able to prioritise work to meet our business needs. We will train you up and support you, but it will be your natural ability to interpret data, spot adverse trends and cope with a changing environment that will really make you stand out.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and robust individual who can constantly prioritise and re-prioritise tasks, keeping colleagues updated on their actions in a way which instils confidence and trust. We’re also looking for you to have the following:
- Relevant science degree
- Current Laboratory experience
- Great communication skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
Our benefits:
As part of the team, along with your salary you’ll also receive;
an annual bonus,
Company funded Private Medical Healthcare,
double matched pension (up to 10%),
35 days holiday
A monthly case of our delicious ciders and beers!
Comprehensive Opportunities to develop.
You’ll also get the opportunity to get involved with one of our colleague networks where groups of colleagues from all over the business work together to ensure we’re always working towards being a diverse and inclusive company.
The application
If you like what you’ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply before the closing date listed at the top of the advert.
Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!
If you need any adjustments made to support your application, for example if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues, then we’re more than happy to review our processes – please feel free to get in touch with us as recruitment@heineken.co.uk.
In all likelihood the ideal candidate for this role won’t meet every single requirement in this advert, in fact we all need the opportunity to grow and develop in role. We understand some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every single qualification. The team at HEINEKEN would encourage you to submit an application if the advert has peaked your interest rather than ruling yourself out based on any self-limiting beliefs. You never know, you may be exactly what we’re looking for!
Who We Are:
We’ve 150 years of brewing history and are proud of this legacy. Yet we’re sure our best days are ahead of us. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play as we dream big, set bold ambitions and push the boundaries. We support colleagues on this journey with development opportunities and unique experiences to help them reach their full potential.
Apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.
