Job description

Laboratory Technician, Stracathro Grain Store

Applications are welcomed for the above full time, permanent vacancy.

Normal working hours will be 40 hours per week, 7.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday with an hour unpaid lunch break.

Harvest hours will be 7.00am – 7.00pm as required with the occasional weekend work.

The position is very much a hands-on role and there will be daily direct involvement with production performance and quality standards.

Due to the working environment Health and Safety is a high priority and you will be expected to maintain and drive this forward.

Key Tasks:

• Laboratory testing of grain bulks and incoming and outgoing loads
• Supervising laboratory staff during harvest
• Inputting of information into operating system
• Operation of weighbridge when required
• Sampling of sheds

Key Attributes:

• Good communication skills
• Works well in a team
• Self-motivated

Benefits:

At Simpsons Malt we believe in rewarding our people for a job well done. As an employee you will have access to the following benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Company Pension Plan.
• Death in Service benefits.
• 31 days holiday per annum including bank holidays.
• Employee Cashback Plan for medical and dental services.
• Learning and Development Opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brechin, DD9 7PX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/05/2023