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Intertek - Food Operative
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Food Operative

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£19,420 - £24,389 / year
£1,618 - £2,032 / mo Apply Now →
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ABOUT YOUWorking as a Technician in a Food Service testing laboratory you will be working as part of a close-knit team ensuring the...

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ABOUT YOU

Working as a Technician in a Food Service testing laboratory you will be working as part of a close-knit team ensuring the safety of food for consumers. You will have the opportunity to assist in ensuring the microbiological safety of the food that comes into the lab for testing.

You will be trained to fulfil your important role in the production line. No experience needed. Hours will be 14h00 - 22h00 5 days a week plus overtime.

We need you to have:

  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to follow procedural instructions
  • Reliability
  • Good work ethic
  • Ability to work accurately and quickly to controlled methods

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This role will be part of the microbiology production team which provides analytical services to major food manufacturers and suppliers. The position is based across the end-to-end production process from registration of samples, through preparation, plating and incubation. The role also involves participation in quality and health and safety training as well as contributing to internal and external quality proficiency schemes.

  • Weighing and blending samples
  • Plating and pouring samples onto Petri-dishes
  • Put samples in incubators
  • Routine cleaning of stations

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

  • Real living wage
  • Development and career opportunities
  • Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

In this opportunity, you’ll be joining our Food Services team, based in Stoke-on-Trent

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6QP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

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Projected statutory deductions based on standard single-filer baseline tax regulations in the United Kingdom corridor.

Gross Annual Package £19,420 - £24,389
Est. Income Tax Band 20% Basic Rate Band
Statutory Insurance / FICA 8% Class 1 National Insurance (NI)
Estimated Monthly Net £1,295 - £1,585 / mo
Regional Economics

Cost of Living (Stoke-on-Trent, England)

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Est. Rent (1-Bed)
£1,100 - £1,750
Monthly Utilities
£140 - £210
Cost Index
112.5
Disposable Tier
Top 15% Rank
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