Laboratory Technician
Effective date: October 2026
Based at: Glebe Farm Foods Ltd.
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000
Are you looking to build your career in food manufacturing and put your laboratory skills to work in a busy, hands-on environment?
We’re looking for a Laboratory Technician to join the Technical Team at Glebe Farm Foods. Based in our on-site laboratory, you’ll play an important role in ensuring our ingredients and finished products meet the high standards of quality and food safety that our customers expect.
This is a great opportunity for someone with laboratory experience who enjoys practical work, has a keen eye for detail and would like to develop their career within the food manufacturing industry.
What you’ll be doing
Working as part of our Technical Team, you’ll be responsible for carrying out a range of laboratory testing and supporting the day-to-day operation of our on-site lab.
Your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out analytical and chemical testing of raw materials and finished products
Preparing and sending samples for microbiological testing
Carrying out environmental and plant hygiene swabbing
Completing taste panels and managing product reference samples
Reviewing test results and taking appropriate action when results fall outside specification, including re-sampling and re-testing
Responding to requests for product release
Maintaining accurate laboratory records and using LIMS or similar laboratory database systems
Supporting internal and external monitoring procedures and completing scheduled internal audits
Managing laboratory stock, including stock rotation and stock takes
Maintaining excellent standards of housekeeping and safely disposing of laboratory waste
Prioritising your workload to ensure testing is completed on time and laboratory KPIs are achieved
Working safely at all times and helping to maintain a safe working environment for everyone on site
You’ll be trusted to work independently within an agreed schedule while also working closely with colleagues across the Technical Team and wider business.
What we’re looking for
Ideally, you’ll have at least 12 months’ experience working in a laboratory environment and be keen to develop your knowledge within food manufacturing.
You’ll also need:
Good IT and computer skills
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work
The ability to organise and prioritise your workload effectively
Confidence working independently as well as part of a team
Good communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues at all levels
The ability to remain accurate and organised when working under pressure
A conscientious, diligent and trustworthy approach
A degree in Food Science, Chemistry or a related subject would be an advantage but is not essential.
Who are Glebe Farm Foods?
We’re an independent family business where oats are more than just a crop – they’re our obsession, our passion and our way of life.
We take pride in producing the highest-quality, pure British gluten-free oats, supplying customers and food manufacturers around the world. From field to farm to food, we carefully manage every stage of the process – from growing through to processing – to deliver exceptional quality.
Our PureOaty brand includes our range of tOATtally tasty oat drinks, granolas and porridges, produced with the same commitment to quality ingredients and sustainability. Our products are 100% gluten-free and certified by Coeliac UK.
If you’d like to develop your laboratory career in a growing British food manufacturing business where quality really matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Glebe Farm Foods Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please email us to HR@glebefarmfoods.co.uk and we will be happy to discuss.
Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK, we are unable to provide sponsorship.