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REAL is seeking a highly motivated Lab Technician to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role at the centre of our laboratory and fermentation operations. If you are passionate about science, meticulous by nature, and excited by the world of fermentation and production, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for someone local, reliable, able to arrive on time, and willing to stay late when required to support production or critical lab work. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in being clean, organised and precise, and who has a “get the job done” mindset. Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. Key Responsibilities 1. Laboratory Management • Maintain a clean, hygienic, organised and efficient laboratory environment, • Manage stock levels, ordering and procurement, • Oversee equipment calibration, maintenance and upkeep, • Prepare and maintain all laboratory stock solutions, • Build and manage the laboratory budget and report on spend2. Lab Processes, • Learn, maintain and develop up-to-date laboratory SOPs, • Train team members on SOPs and proper equipment usage, • Monitor team adherence to procedures and provide retraining where needed, • Carry out and deliver on production led laboratory analysis in an efficient and timely manner3. Laboratory Development, • Identify opportunities to improve laboratory systems and workflows, • Recommend new equipment with supporting business cases (benefits, cost analysis, etc.)4. Microbial Culture Propagation, • Store and maintain frozen microbial cultures; regrow and prepare as required, • Conduct cellular plating and propagation to the production schedule, • Full responsibility for microbial strains from initial bead → 50L propagation, • Oversee growth, viability, health and quality of primary and secondary cultures5. Day-to-Day Testing & Quality Control, • Perform microbiological testing on brews and primary cultures alongside the Lead Fermenter, • Conduct testing, plating and analysis to enable Positive Release; report outcomes to the Head of Production, • Perform bottling QCP analysis, • Support monitoring of brew development and performance6. Shelf-Life Management, • Manage shelf-life inventory and carry out scheduled testing, • Oversee correct storage conditions, • Conduct monthly shelf-life tastings and report insights with the Director and Lead Fermenter7. Problem Solving & Analytical Support, • Conduct chemical and microbiological analysis relating to quality issues in core products, • Lead problem-solving investigations and report findings, • Support NPD projects with lab-based analysis where required8. R&D Support, • Provide laboratory support for R&D trials and experiments, • Work closely with the Director of Innovation when needed9. Production Support, • Learn the brewing, filtration and packaging processes to support the production team, • Provide ad-hoc production cover for breaks, sickness and holidays About You We are looking for someone who is: • Local and able to reliably commute, • Must have permission to work in the UK without the requirement of sponsorship, • Highly organised, clean, tidy and disciplined, • Motivated, responsible and delivery-focused, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced lab & production environment, • Passionate about science, fermentation and laboratory work, • Degree-qualified in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Food Science, Life Sciences or similar, • Enthusiastic about learning brewing and fermentation processes, • Experience working in a laboratory setting (academic or industrial), • Hands-on experience with microbiological plating, culturing or fermentation, • Familiarity with chemical analysis or QC testing, • Interest in brewing or fermentation industriesWhy Join Us?, • Work at the intersection of science, fermentation and non-alcoholic beverages production, • Be a key part of a growing company with opportunities to influence lab development, • Gain experience across lab operations, production and R&D, • Supportive, collaborative and get-it-done team culture, • ure

Summary 68,200* - 99,000* per annum | 35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount |company car Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. Were motivated, commercially aware and ready to take on any challenge. Just like you. We have opened our new London property office in Battersea Power Station, and we are now looking for a Senior Construction Consultant to join our London Property team in our stunning new location. Our Store Development Team is strengthening their construction team to meet our ambitious expansion plans, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Construction Project Manager to join their team. You will manage, plan and oversee construction projects in London (within the M25), ensuring the highest standards and deadlines are met. You will oversee the construction of new stores, extensions and modernisations of our existing store portfolio, ensuring the highest quality standards and compliance with our corporate specification and H&S requirements. Managing relationships with key collaborators, you will liaise with internal and external parties throughout the project cycle. You will work proactively to address potential obstacles and plan costs, you will ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Please be advised, you will be expected to be in the office or on site a minimum of 3 to 4 days a week Were proud to be a diverse,secure and fast-growing business, and youll find your role rewarding inevery sense. What you'll do Overseeing the construction of new stores, extensions and modernisations of our existing store portfolio If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information. Managing assigned project plans and deadlines Monitoring project progress and checking quality standards are met at all times Managing relationships with external companies, contractors and suppliers Ensuring compliance with our corporate specification and internal procedures Ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety performance on all construction sites Remedying any issues quickly and effectively with an aim to keeping projects moving and ensuring deadlines are not jeopardised Reporting on the progress of construction projects to the Senior team Budget management and controlling project costs What you'll need Educated to degree level or equivalent in either Engineering or Construction Proven experience in a Construction/Engineering related role PC literate with strong Microsoft Office skills A professional and refined negotiator with sound commercial acumen and judgment Highly organised with a pragmatic and analytical approach A strong multi-tasker with the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines An excellent communicator who can communicate confidently with people at all levels of the business A team player who can perform tasks independently using their own initiative RICS, CIOB or MAPM accreditation is desirable or working towards qualifications Experience in another retailer is desirable Driving License is essential for this role What you'll receive • 35 days holiday (pro rata), • 10% in-store discount, • Sabbatical, • Enhanced family leave, • Pension scheme *includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance If youre ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.