This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and rapidly expanding retail business. At a time when value matters more than ever, we're committed to delivering high-quality products at great prices - and we're looking for talented people to help us do just that.We're on the lookout for a passionate food enthusiast to join our Sampling Department as a Sampling Assistant. Your New Role In this role, you'll support our Buying team by preparing and presenting product samples for evaluation and decision making. Including: Prepare food samples to exacting standards, ensuring they're ready for assessment on time Maintain an organised and efficient workspace to facilitate smooth sample preparation Follow all relevant food safety and handling procedure About YouEssential: A genuine passion for food and attention to detail The ability to work independently at pace, and with initiative to thrive in a hands-on environment Strong communication skills and confidence to engage with colleagues across all levels A team-oriented mindset and willingness to go the extra mile Track record that demonstrates punctuality, dependability & integrity Retail/Hospitality Experience Full UK Driving Licence Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Teams Attention to detail and Accuracy Confident communicator Team Player Cross -functional working Engaging, dynamic and versatile Commercial awareness Desirable: Food Safety Level 2 An enthusiasm for helping your colleagues to succeed What you'll get in return: Salary starting at £25,755 rising to £31,675 Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3.30pm, 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays Full training provided Pension scheme Private employee medical insurance after 4 years Company sick pay scheme Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year Long service rewards Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16) You'll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working locationAldi is an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.
Sep 13, 2025
Full time
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and rapidly expanding retail business. At a time when value matters more than ever, we're committed to delivering high-quality products at great prices - and we're looking for talented people to help us do just that.We're on the lookout for a passionate food enthusiast to join our Sampling Department as a Sampling Assistant. Your New Role In this role, you'll support our Buying team by preparing and presenting product samples for evaluation and decision making. Including: Prepare food samples to exacting standards, ensuring they're ready for assessment on time Maintain an organised and efficient workspace to facilitate smooth sample preparation Follow all relevant food safety and handling procedure About YouEssential: A genuine passion for food and attention to detail The ability to work independently at pace, and with initiative to thrive in a hands-on environment Strong communication skills and confidence to engage with colleagues across all levels A team-oriented mindset and willingness to go the extra mile Track record that demonstrates punctuality, dependability & integrity Retail/Hospitality Experience Full UK Driving Licence Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Teams Attention to detail and Accuracy Confident communicator Team Player Cross -functional working Engaging, dynamic and versatile Commercial awareness Desirable: Food Safety Level 2 An enthusiasm for helping your colleagues to succeed What you'll get in return: Salary starting at £25,755 rising to £31,675 Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 3.30pm, 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays Full training provided Pension scheme Private employee medical insurance after 4 years Company sick pay scheme Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year Long service rewards Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16) You'll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working locationAldi is an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.
Brigg Scientific Recruitment Ltd
Twickenham, London
This Brigg Scientific Client are a Forensic testing company based in West London. Their Labs perform many testing functions including Analytical Chemistry, Toxicology, Drug analysis and DNA work. They currently have a vacancy in their Analytical Chemistry Purity testing Lab. The role will start on a temporary agency contract, but should become permanent for the right candidate. Key duties include: Day to day sample preparation for analysis including: TLC, HPLC, and GC-MS Using a wide range of extraction techniques Associated Wet Chemistry techniques and liquid handling for the preparation of Laboratory standards Upkeep of Lab document records Working to tight deadlines Routine monitoring and quality checks on Analytical Instrumentation The ideal candidate will have knowledge of HPLC or GC from a University project or work placement and be keen to pursue a career in the Forensics field. Applications are encourage from recently Qualified graduates. The role is Monday to Friday working 7am - 3pm. Pay rate is 12.21/hr. The role is offered as an initial Temporary contract, but the role should lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.
Sep 12, 2025
Contractor
This Brigg Scientific Client are a Forensic testing company based in West London. Their Labs perform many testing functions including Analytical Chemistry, Toxicology, Drug analysis and DNA work. They currently have a vacancy in their Analytical Chemistry Purity testing Lab. The role will start on a temporary agency contract, but should become permanent for the right candidate. Key duties include: Day to day sample preparation for analysis including: TLC, HPLC, and GC-MS Using a wide range of extraction techniques Associated Wet Chemistry techniques and liquid handling for the preparation of Laboratory standards Upkeep of Lab document records Working to tight deadlines Routine monitoring and quality checks on Analytical Instrumentation The ideal candidate will have knowledge of HPLC or GC from a University project or work placement and be keen to pursue a career in the Forensics field. Applications are encourage from recently Qualified graduates. The role is Monday to Friday working 7am - 3pm. Pay rate is 12.21/hr. The role is offered as an initial Temporary contract, but the role should lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.
Job Title: Laboratory Assistant Location: Edinburgh East Hours: 36 hours per week Rate of Pay: 14.02 per hour Duration: 3 months (possible extension) Start Date: Immediate About the Role We're looking for a reliable and motivated Laboratory Assistant to join our busy team in Edinburgh East. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a laboratory environment, supporting scientific staff with essential day-to-day tasks that help keep operations running smoothly. You'll play a key role in supporting sample handling, equipment care, and general laboratory upkeep, ensuring high standards of safety and organisation are maintained. What You'll Do As part of the team, you will: Help prepare, collect, and clean laboratory equipment, glassware, sampling bottles, and storage containers. Organise and transfer samples from reception to the correct storage areas. Safely dispose of old samples following set procedures. Arrange safe storage of samples needed for future reference and assist with their return to customers when requested. Maintain stock levels of materials such as glassware, chemicals, and gases. Assist in keeping the laboratory clean and tidy - including communal areas, benches, cupboards, fume cupboards, corridors, and wash-up/storage spaces. Provide delivery and collection services for the lab (e.g. transporting samples when required). Support scientific staff with basic laboratory tasks and analysis where appropriate. What We're Looking For You don't need to be an experienced technician to succeed - we're more interested in your practical approach, organisation skills, and willingness to learn. Ideally, you will have: A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant scientific subject. Some experience working in a laboratory, preferably in a UKAS-accredited environment. A careful, methodical approach with great attention to detail. Strong teamwork and communication skills. A valid driving licence (desirable but not essential). How to Apply If you're enthusiastic, organised, and looking to grow your skills in a laboratory environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now via this advert!
Sep 10, 2025
Seasonal
Job Title: Laboratory Assistant Location: Edinburgh East Hours: 36 hours per week Rate of Pay: 14.02 per hour Duration: 3 months (possible extension) Start Date: Immediate About the Role We're looking for a reliable and motivated Laboratory Assistant to join our busy team in Edinburgh East. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a laboratory environment, supporting scientific staff with essential day-to-day tasks that help keep operations running smoothly. You'll play a key role in supporting sample handling, equipment care, and general laboratory upkeep, ensuring high standards of safety and organisation are maintained. What You'll Do As part of the team, you will: Help prepare, collect, and clean laboratory equipment, glassware, sampling bottles, and storage containers. Organise and transfer samples from reception to the correct storage areas. Safely dispose of old samples following set procedures. Arrange safe storage of samples needed for future reference and assist with their return to customers when requested. Maintain stock levels of materials such as glassware, chemicals, and gases. Assist in keeping the laboratory clean and tidy - including communal areas, benches, cupboards, fume cupboards, corridors, and wash-up/storage spaces. Provide delivery and collection services for the lab (e.g. transporting samples when required). Support scientific staff with basic laboratory tasks and analysis where appropriate. What We're Looking For You don't need to be an experienced technician to succeed - we're more interested in your practical approach, organisation skills, and willingness to learn. Ideally, you will have: A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant scientific subject. Some experience working in a laboratory, preferably in a UKAS-accredited environment. A careful, methodical approach with great attention to detail. Strong teamwork and communication skills. A valid driving licence (desirable but not essential). How to Apply If you're enthusiastic, organised, and looking to grow your skills in a laboratory environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now via this advert!
Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd
Hawkinge, Kent
A new instruction for a temporary Lab Assistant based within the Quality Control Team of a superb employer in Folkestone, specialising in the manufacture of fast moving consumer goods. The role entails working across both Quality Control and Microbiology. We are ideally looking for individuals with previous factory or lab experience and ideally a chemistry or science related degree or qualification. Please note the role is also open to school leavers with an A Level qualification in a science related subject looking for a first role in a lab based environment (although some previous lab experience is preferred). The position will include a reasonable amount of manual handling and is very fast paced. Applicants who have also worked across fast paced sectors, i.e., hospitality or catering for example could be considered, if no previous lab or production experience. The ideal candidate will be pro-active and able to work alone as well as within a team. We are looking for someone with initiative who can make decisions where necessary. Key Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:- Maintaining laboratories in a clean and tidy state to eliminate potential safety issues Occasionally assisting the team with product testing under guidance and support Reporting any damage to lab fabric of failing equipment to the QC Manager Following Planet Safety policies and procedures Assisting in re-stocking the labs with stocks of consumable materials, equipment and chemicals by informing QC Manager of any shortages Actively monitoring the calibration status of all lab equipment and reporting any coming to their calibration expiry date to the QC Manager Disposing of waste materials in a regular, safe and efficient manner Support the QC Shift Supervisor and Lab Technicians in their receipt, logging and organisation of incoming samples for analysis A clear and methodical approach to work Excellent attention to detail Package Highlights & Hours of Work: Attractive salary available depending on experience 40 Hours Monday-Friday- 8am-4:30pm with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break 24 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (plus can buy/sell up to 3 days per year) If you would like to build a career with this exceptional organisation and have the skills, we are seeking then please attach a CV as soon as possible. Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Sep 09, 2025
Seasonal
A new instruction for a temporary Lab Assistant based within the Quality Control Team of a superb employer in Folkestone, specialising in the manufacture of fast moving consumer goods. The role entails working across both Quality Control and Microbiology. We are ideally looking for individuals with previous factory or lab experience and ideally a chemistry or science related degree or qualification. Please note the role is also open to school leavers with an A Level qualification in a science related subject looking for a first role in a lab based environment (although some previous lab experience is preferred). The position will include a reasonable amount of manual handling and is very fast paced. Applicants who have also worked across fast paced sectors, i.e., hospitality or catering for example could be considered, if no previous lab or production experience. The ideal candidate will be pro-active and able to work alone as well as within a team. We are looking for someone with initiative who can make decisions where necessary. Key Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:- Maintaining laboratories in a clean and tidy state to eliminate potential safety issues Occasionally assisting the team with product testing under guidance and support Reporting any damage to lab fabric of failing equipment to the QC Manager Following Planet Safety policies and procedures Assisting in re-stocking the labs with stocks of consumable materials, equipment and chemicals by informing QC Manager of any shortages Actively monitoring the calibration status of all lab equipment and reporting any coming to their calibration expiry date to the QC Manager Disposing of waste materials in a regular, safe and efficient manner Support the QC Shift Supervisor and Lab Technicians in their receipt, logging and organisation of incoming samples for analysis A clear and methodical approach to work Excellent attention to detail Package Highlights & Hours of Work: Attractive salary available depending on experience 40 Hours Monday-Friday- 8am-4:30pm with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break 24 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (plus can buy/sell up to 3 days per year) If you would like to build a career with this exceptional organisation and have the skills, we are seeking then please attach a CV as soon as possible. Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
