Cumbria Work, Jobs in North West Region (with Salaries)

Microbiology Analyst
Kendal Nutricare —Kendal
- Up to £26,440 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Marketing Executive
Vet3D —Kendal
- £24 an hour
- Part-time
- Engineering
- In-person
- Marketing
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Estate Worker
Hopscotch Care Limited —Carnforth
- £12.73 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
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Careers Advisor
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School —Lancaster
- Part-time
- In-person
- School
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Admin Lead
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust —Preston
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
12d
Technical Account Manager
Forge Europa —Ulverston
- £30,000 - £38,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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5d
Pharmacy Technician
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust —Preston
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
6d
Pastoral Administrator
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School —Lancaster
- £25,989 - £28,142 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- School
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5d
Compliance and Assurance Analyst
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Preston
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
4d
Mental Health Practitioner
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust —Accrington
- £38,682 - £46,580 a year
- Full-time
10d
Peatland Data Officer
Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts —Kentmere
- £33,458 a year
- Full-time
5d
Self Employed People's Advocate
N-compass Towards a Brighter Future Ltd —Ulverston
- £30 - £35 an hour
- Part-time
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9d
Specialist CYPMH Practitioner
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust —Burnley
- £47,810 - £54,710 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- IT
- Care plans
11d
Warehouse Person/Driver
Lakeland Kitchens —Kendal
- £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
- In-person
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Staff Nurse - Acute Neurology
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Preston
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Full-time
- Patient care
6d
Advanced Practitioner Sonographer
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Preston
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Full-time
12d
Consultant in Cellular Pathology
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Preston
- £113,565 - £150,569 a year
- Full-time
4d
Nurse Associate Practitioner
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust —Preston
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Full-time
12d
Residential Support Worker - Oak Tree Road - CMB2528e
Cumberland Council —Kendal
- £34,434 - £35,412 a year
- Full-time
12d
Ward Clerk - Gynae & Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Preston
- £25,272 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Front desk
9d

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Microbiology Analyst

Kendal Nutricare -
Kendal

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £26,440 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Company pension
Canteen
Discounted gym membership
Company events
Employee assistance programme
Gym membership
Bereavement leave
Life insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microbiology
Laboratory experience
Analysis skills
Root cause analysis
Aseptic technique
Food safety

Full job description

Job Title: Microbiology Analyst

Location: On-site in Kendal, Cumbria

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am – 16:00 pm

About us:

Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing nutrition success stories.

Kendal Nutricare creates world-class nutrition for every stage of life — from Kendamil infant and toddler formula to Kendalife adult nutrition. We’re a family-owned, purpose-driven business with big global ambitions.

In 2025, we were ranked the UK’s fastest-growing food and drink company, with Kendamil now one of the fastest-growing baby brands in the world, the No. 1 Organic formula in both the UK and the USA, and available in 40+ countries (and counting).

As the only British infant formula manufacturer, we’re proud to produce our award-winning products here in the UK using British full-cream milk, with no palm oil or unnecessary additives — trusted by families worldwide.

We’re on an exciting path – join us!

The role:

The Micro Analyst (Infant Formula) is responsible for conducting microbiological testing and quality assurance activities on raw materials, in-process samples, finished infant formula products, and manufacturing environments. The role ensures compliance with food safety regulations and supports the production of safe, high-quality infant nutrition products.

What you’ll be doing:

Perform routine and non-routine microbiological testing of infant formula products and ingredients
· Detect and enumerate microorganisms including pathogens such as Salmonella spp. and Cronobacter sakazakii
Conduct environmental monitoring of production areas (air, water, surfaces, equipment)
Prepare and maintain microbial cultures using aseptic laboratory techniques
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment (incubators, autoclaves, PCR systems, biosafety cabinets)
Record, analyse, and interpret microbiological data accurately in accordance with GMP standards
Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results and support root cause analysis
Support internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections
Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, ISO 17025, and company quality systems
Maintain accurate documentation and laboratory records in line with regulatory requirements
· Good laboratory practice ensuring their own Health & Safety and those around them.
· Complying with safety procedures including but not limited to: adopting safe working practices, wearing the required protective clothing and use of safety equipment appropriate to the role (PPE).

What you’ll need:

Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Biomedical Science, or related discipline
Experience in a microbiology laboratory (food, pharmaceutical, or clinical preferred)
Strong understanding of aseptic technique and microbial culturing methods
Familiarity with food safety standards and quality systems (HACCP, GMP)
High attention to detail and data integrity awareness
Ability to work under strict procedural and regulatory frameworks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable Skills:

Experience working with infant formula or dairy microbiology
Knowledge of rapid microbiological methods (PCR, immunoassays)

What you’ll get from us:

The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a young talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers.

We offer to all our employees:

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
A pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary*
Free parking*
Subsidised breakfast
Free gym membership*
Health Cash Plan

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £26,440.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Canteen
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Kendal LA9 6NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

laboratory: 2 years (required)
microbiology laboratory : 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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Self Employed People's Advocate

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Staff Nurse - Acute Neurology

Advanced Practitioner Sonographer

Consultant in Cellular Pathology

Nurse Associate Practitioner

Residential Support Worker - Oak Tree Road - CMB2528e

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