Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician x2

Function: Supply Chain – Cider Production

Location: Hereford

Salary: £32,099 per annum plus benefits listed below!

Contract: Permanent (x1) & 6 Month Fixed Term Contract (x1)

Shift pattern: Monday – Friday, days based with 1 weekend every 6 weeks.

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd January 2026

Please note
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We may close vacancies early where we receive a high number of applications, so don’t delay!

As the UK’s leading beer, cider and pub business, we’re home to some of the world’s best-loved beers and ciders, and a leading player in the international drinks industry.

We’re the name behind a host of brilliant brands, from Inch’s to Birra Moretti and many more. And with around 2,400 pubs to our name in the UK, our Star Pubs business is all about putting pubs at the centre of community life.

But we’re more than just great beers and ciders – we’re a place where passion meets purpose, careers are crafted as carefully as our brews, and enjoyment of life is part of the job.

We’re seeking detail‑oriented and proactive Laboratory Technicians to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge manufacturing processes in a fast‑paced laboratory environment. Whilst we’re offering a permanent position, we also have another vacancy for an initial contract is for 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

You’ll be working across our four key laboratory areas:
Analytical, Microbiology, Effluent, and Sensory, supporting a wide range of testing and quality assurance activities. This role is not solely laboratory-based – you’ll also be active within the plant, carrying out sampling, equipment verifications, supporting training initiatives, and contributing to continuous improvement activities.

You’ll be tasked with:

• Conducting routine and non‑routine laboratory tests to support manufacturing operations
• Record, analyse, and report data with precision and accuracy
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Support production teams with sample preparation, testing, and troubleshooting
• Perform in‑plant sampling and support operational teams with training and improvement projects
• Assist in documentation and continuous improvement initiatives

Helping millions of consumers enjoy our beers and ciders is a real team effort. As a Supply Chain colleague, you’ll be part of the biggest function in HEINEKEN UK!

From barley to bar, our Supply Chain produces high-quality beers and ciders, prioritising safety, sustainability and innovation to keep our operations running smoothly.

You’ll be based in the Quality team, whose job is to ensure every single drop of our ciders and beers is packed with the consistent, tongue‑tantalising taste that we all know and enjoy. The team is also at the centre of ensuring compliance throughout our cider & beer‑making process as well as championing our safety principles.

We’re seeking enthusiastic and robust individuals who can constantly prioritise and re‑prioritise tasks, keeping colleagues updated on their actions in a way which instils confidence and trust.

As well as the above, the ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry, Biology or similar science qualifications.
• Prior experience working in Laboratories with a consolidated understanding of laboratory procedures & safety protocols.
• Experience of using GC (Gas Chromatography) and HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) techniques is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you want to grow and develop your skills, gain hands‑on experience with a wide range of technologies and sharpen your problem‑solving abilities, we want to hear from you.

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