Careers
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Current vacancies
Production Operator
Role Overview
- Operate and monitor production equipment, including bioreactors and associated process systems.
- Complete equipment set-up, start-up, shutdown, clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilisation-in-place (SIP) activities.
- Prepare materials and growth media to standard recipes and support inoculation and routine product sampling.
- Follow SOPs, risk assessments, permit-to-work requirements and food safety controls.
- Complete batch records, shift reports and process trackers accurately and on time.
- Identify and report process or equipment issues, carry out basic troubleshooting and escalate faults appropriately.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping across the production area.
- Communicate production progress, issues and relevant information clearly during shift handovers.
- Support facility cleaning, routine equipment care and continuous improvement activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Production, Quality, Engineering and Technical teams to support production delivery and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- HND level education (or equivalent practical experience) in a relevant field.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an industrial production, process manufacturing or similar regulated operational environment.
- Experience of CIP, SIP, fermentation, pasteurisation, filtration, centrifugation or hygienic manufacturing.
- Experience working safely under Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a regulated production environment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a shift team and to work the advertised pattern, including nights.
- Practical problem-solving skills and willingness to learn unfamiliar equipment and processes.
- Strong organisational and time management skills to meet shift-based production deadlines.
Desirable
- Full, clean driving licence.
- Knowledge of GMP, GLP, HACCP or another regulated quality system.
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting or equipment maintenance experience.
- Experience in food and beverage, brewing or distilling, pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology or a related process industry.
- A forklift licence or experience operating plant machinery.
- An interest in biotechnology or sustainable production processes.
Benefits and details
- Competitive salary and bonus
- 32 days holiday
- Wellness perks
- 5% company pension contribution (qualifying earnings)
Production Team Leader
Role Overview
Lead, coordinate and motivate the production team to achieve safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets.
Coordinate daily production activities, lead shift start-up meetings, allocate work and ensure effective shift handovers.
Take ownership of production runs, monitor process performance and make appropriate operational decisions to maintain safe and efficient production.
Allocate people and resources effectively to meet production schedules and respond to changing priorities.
Monitor production performance, including process metrics, equipment downtime, work in progress, material availability and inventory accuracy.
Oversee equipment set-up and operation, clean-in-place (CIP), sterilisation-in-place (SIP), media preparation, inoculation, sampling and harvesting activities.
Maintain high standards of health and safety, food safety, housekeeping and 6S, ensuring compliance with SOPs, risk assessments, permit requirements, PPE and safe systems of work.
Train, coach and develop team members through onboarding, cross-training, competency assessments and constructive performance feedback.
Manage day-to-day people matters, including attendance, time off, shift cover, training and overtime requests, in line with company procedures.
Identify and resolve operational issues, escalate risks appropriately and work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, R&D and other teams to improve safety, quality, output and efficiency.
Support production planning, site audits, routine equipment care and continuous improvement initiatives.
Communicate production progress, operational issues, risks and priorities clearly to colleagues and relevant departments.
Requirements
Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience supervising, leading or coordinating people within a production, engineering, manufacturing or process environment.
Experience in industrial production, process manufacturing or another safety- and quality-controlled operational environment.
Strong practical understanding of production processes, equipment operation and first-line troubleshooting.
Experience working in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk assessments and recognised health and safety requirements.
Demonstrable experience allocating work, managing changing priorities and supporting the delivery of operational targets.
Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to motivate a shift team, set clear expectations and address performance or conduct concerns appropriately.
Ability to coach and train team members, provide clear instructions and maintain operational standards.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to make operational decisions and take ownership when production plans or conditions change.
Accurate documentation skills and strong written and verbal communication, including effective shift handovers.
Ability to work the advertised shift pattern, including nights.
Desirable
SVQ Level 4 in Operational Management, an accredited leadership or supervisory qualification, or equivalent.
Experience of CIP, SIP, fermentation, pasteurisation, filtration, centrifugation or hygienic manufacturing.
Experience in food and beverage, brewing or distilling, pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, utilities or a related process industry.
IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH or another recognised health and safety qualification.
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, GLP or another regulated quality system.
A valid counterbalance forklift licence.
Experience of Lean manufacturing, 6S or other continuous improvement methodologies.
An interest in biotechnology or sustainable production processes.
Benefits and details
- Competitive salary and bonus
- 32 days holiday
- Wellness perks
- 5% company pension contribution (qualifying earnings)
Laboratory Technician
Role Overview
- Carry out routine production laboratory activities to support the preparation, maintenance and production of laboratory-scale algal cultures.
- Prepare laboratory media, equipment and materials, ensuring they are ready for use in accordance with established procedures.
- Perform aseptic laboratory operations, sampling, sterilisation and autoclaving activities while maintaining high standards of contamination control.
- Operate, clean and maintain laboratory equipment, including autoclaves and associated systems, completing routine checks and reporting any faults or issues.
- Support Quality Control activities, including sample preparation, microbiological and analytical testing, and the accurate recording of results.
- Maintain complete, accurate and traceable laboratory records, log sheets and documentation in line with company procedures and quality requirements.
- Maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping, cleanliness, organisation and consumable management, supporting effective stock control and availability of materials.
- Follow laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, COSHH assessments and health and safety requirements to ensure safe and compliant working practices.
- Assist with equipment calibration, routine maintenance and performance checks, escalating any issues that may affect laboratory operations or result accuracy.
- Support troubleshooting, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives across Production and Quality Control laboratory functions.
- Work flexibly across Production and Quality Control laboratories to support operational requirements, including holiday and absence cover.
- Participate in cross-training and competency development to maintain the skills required to work effectively across both laboratory functions.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Production, Quality, Engineering and Operations to support efficient workflows, consistent standards and the delivery of operational objectives.
- Communicate laboratory activities, results, equipment issues and operational priorities clearly to colleagues and relevant departments.
Requirements
A minimum of one year’s relevant laboratory experience gained in a biotechnology, microbiology, food, pharmaceutical, environmental, research or quality-related environment.
A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent practical experience in Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Chemistry or a related discipline.
Practical experience of aseptic techniques and maintaining sterile laboratory conditions.
Experience in media preparation, laboratory sampling, routine testing or analytical procedures.
Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), laboratory protocols and health and safety requirements.
Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records, documentation and data, with strong attention to detail and traceability.
Confidence using standard laboratory equipment, with a willingness to learn new techniques, equipment and systems.
Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet operational deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Good practical problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and report issues and support troubleshooting activities.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative, cross-functional team.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to share information and work effectively with colleagues across different departments.
A proactive, adaptable and flexible approach, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and support wider business needs.
Willingness to undertake training and develop competency across both Production and Quality Control laboratory activities.
Ability to work the advertised rotating shift pattern, including day and back shifts and weekend working as part of the rota.
Desirable
Experience working with microbial cultures, algal cultures, fermentation processes or biotechnology manufacturing.
Experience carrying out microbiological testing techniques.
Experience using analytical testing methods and laboratory instrumentation.
Experience operating autoclaves or other sterilisation equipment.
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), HACCP, ISO standards or other quality management systems.
Understanding of Quality Control procedures, laboratory quality systems and sample traceability.
Experience with laboratory equipment calibration, routine maintenance and performance checks.
Experience contributing to troubleshooting, investigations or continuous improvement initiatives.
A full UK driving licence.
An interest in biotechnology, sustainability and environmentally focused manufacturing processes.
Benefits and details
- Competitive salary and bonus
- 32 days holiday
- Wellness perks
- 5% company pension contribution (qualifying earnings)