Job Description

Job Introduction

Laboratory Technician

| Permanent |

43,265.23, after 6 months- 44,897.16

| Bristol

As a Laboratory Technician, you will deliver, in a flexible and timely manner, a range of laboratory services and provision of technical support - providing the site with key information regarding the quality of the materials that're supplied to site for packing, and the resultant finished goods products produced by the site.


You will be responsible for testing of the bulk liquids, as well as packaged product produced on the lines, to ensure expected analytical, microbiological, and organoleptic standards are achieved. Taking responsibility for 'quality' decision making and actioning the decisions and guidance already communicated - in the absence of the QC Dept. management team.

The Key Requirements

Bachelor's Degree - or equivalent - in a scientific discipline is preferred Experience in a laboratory environment, preferably at a food/beverage production site and in a product quality control context Manual Handling and COSHH experience Fully competent to operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment, along with a competency in performing 'wet chemistry', and microbiology (bioburden), analysis Comfort in the use of MS Excel - and other programs within the MS Office suite - is required Prior experience of 'database'-type IT (e.g. ERP) systems is preferred.

Part of the Vidrala group, we are a market leader in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the UK, Irish and European food and beverages industries.


With over 2,000 employees, we operate from our three purpose-built sites: Derrylin, Co Fermanagh; Elton, Cheshire and Bristol. We produce around 3 billion glass bottles and other containers annually and can fill up to 500 million litres of bulk shipped beverages every year. Our collective purpose is to deliver and uphold world-leading sustainable innovation, with great people and a great workplace collaborating on a great future.


Joining Encirc means you will be joining a business with a bespoke, 360-approach to the beverage supply chain, spanning filling, warehousing, and logistics. Reducing the road miles and carbon footprint of our customers' products, we are conscious disruptors prioritising sustainability and modern technology. As a forward-thinking and sustainable business, we are committed to achieving zero emissions by 2030.

The Benefits and Perks

Free onsite gym for all employees MyBenefits Reward Platform with 100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers Employee Well-being benefits Pension scheme Life cover Professional Development Planning with onsite HR team International organisation with plenty of opportunities Bristol Zoo Project corporate membership Discounts on First Bus travel Discounts on Bristol Sport tickets Subsidised onsite staff restaurant Subsidised electric car charging Holiday buy and sell scheme

The Next Step

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this job opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.


Encirc is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Every applicant will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.


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PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Thank you for your interest.