Laboratory Technician – Beverage Development
6-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Stourport
Pay Rate: £14.16 per hour
We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to support a busy Beverage Development team based in Stourport. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with laboratory or food and drink industry experience to contribute to innovative product development within a well-established organisation.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting beverage development projects, ensuring high-quality samples are produced and delivered on time, while also contributing to ongoing research, documentation, and laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities
Sample & Project Support
- Assist the Beverage Development Technologist and Master Cider Maker in preparing beverage samples according to defined formulations
- Support supermarket benchmarking and comparative product research
- Package and dispatch samples to customers in line with project timelines
Research & Documentation
- Carry out longer-term research and development projects
- Compile technical and scientific reports as required
- Support the creation and review of SOPs and risk assessments to ensure compliance
Laboratory Operations
- Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, ingredients, and packaging materials
- Ensure efficient day-to-day lab operations through effective stock control
- Operate pilot plant equipment when required
- Conduct analytical and sensory testing on beverage products
Administrative & Cross-Functional Support
- Maintain accurate records and assist with internal audits where required
- Communicate professionally with internal teams, customers, and external partners
- Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth departmental operations
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous laboratory experience, ideally within food or beverage manufacturing
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Confident computer skills and familiarity with laboratory documentation systems
- Professional communication skills, including telephone and written communication
- Understanding of administrative processes and customer service principles
This role would suit candidates with experience as a Laboratory Technician, QA Technician, Food or Beverage Technician, NPD Support Technician, or Laboratory Assistant.
Commutable from: Stourport, Kidderminster, Kettering, and surrounding areas.