Bakkavor
Assistant Laboratory Technician
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Assistant Laboratory Technician
Salary: Competitive salary
Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary
Location: Holbeach
Ways of Working: Site based
Hours of work: 3’s and 2’s, 7AM-7PM
Contract Type: Permanent
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US.
Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
What you’ll be doing
In this busy and exciting role, you will support the smooth operation of the laboratory by performing essential testing activities, contributing to high standards within the Quality System, and working alongside experienced technicians to deliver accurate and reliable laboratory results.
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Role Accountabilities
- Carry out laboratory procedures in line with the Quality System and required standards
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date personal training record
- Communicate clearly where guidance or support is needed to maintain laboratory integrity
- Work collaboratively as part of a positive, respectful laboratory team
- Uphold high standards of professional communication at all times
- Operate safely, maintaining awareness of personal and team safety
- Apply attention to detail to ensure accurate and reliable test execution
- Develop understanding of laboratory methods and build scientific capability
- Support general laboratory activities as required to maintain workflow efficiency
What we’re looking for
- GCSEs in Maths, English and Science (or equivalent)
- Ideally a food science-related qualification
- Strong interest in science, food safety and laboratory work
- Clear, confident communicator who works well in a team
- Organised, flexible and able to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable using basic computer systems
- Curious, proactive and eager to learn new skills and techniques
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We’re proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality.
If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
What you’ll get in return
- Competitive salary and job-related benefits
- Holidays
- Competitive matched pension contribution
- Life insurance up to 4x salary
- Company share save scheme
- Greencore Qualifications
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
- Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
- Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
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