Description

• Job Title: Sample Preparation Technician 
• Job Type: Permanent 
• Location: Cramlington 
• Hours: Sunday (9am to 5pm) & Monday to Thursday (12pm to 8pm)
• Salary:  £23,868
• Industry: Health & Nutrition - Food 

Overview of the role

• Washing/cleaning of apparatus/glassware used in testing.
• Working as part of a team to register all samples which arrive on site on the day of receipt.
• To adhere to customer requests and process all samples in accordance with these requests ensuring support is provided to the customer where needed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role would have experience within food manufacturing or entry level laboratory cleaning. 

• Previous Food experience is advantageous 
• Qualified in Food hygiene is desirable but not essential 
• A familiarity with computers is essential including use of Microsoft office packages

Additional Info

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 

• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria) 

• 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 

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.  

Company 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 99,600 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.