Oil Lab Technician

Immingham

Ref: LNK2156

Job Purpose

We are currently recruiting an Edible Oil Lab Technician for this cutting-edge site near Immingham To lead and monitor an edible oil extraction and refining Trial process, ensuring safe, efficient production of high-quality vegetable oils in line with food safety, quality, and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Understand Lab oil extraction process, including presses, solvent and algae

* Monitor production parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and yields

* Monitor algae extraction processes

* Perform routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process oils, and finished products

* Record production data accurately, including batch records, yields, and downtime

* Follow strict lab safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures at all times

* Identify process issues, faults, or deviations and report or correct them promptly

* Carry out monitoring and data collation for each trial plant

* Work collaboratively with production, quality, and maintenance teams

* Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, and environmental regulations

* Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and waste

Skills & Experience

* Experience in food manufacturing, oil extraction processing, or bioprocess manufacturing

* Understanding of edible oils, fats, or food processing operations (some training provided)

* Ability to operate industrial machinery and follow technical Lab procedures

* Good attention to detail and record-keeping skills

* Awareness of food hygiene and safety standards

* Basic process troubleshooting skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team