Careers at Cawood

Cawood is the largest independent provider of analytical laboratory testing and sampling services for the land-based industries in the UK. With 15 sites around the country specialising in different types of analysis, we are always looking for skilled and talented individuals to join our teams.

Our core values underpin our approach: Our People Matter, Win And Grow With Customers, Kaizen Mindset, and Long-Term Approach. You can learn more about our values and how they make a difference to our people and our customers here.

Click here to browse our current vacancies.

Our people make Cawood what it is. No matter how technically advanced and sophisticated our equipment, it is our people who keep our customers satisfied. Accuracy across a high number of tests and continually looking for ways to innovate and improve are key to our future.

This is an exciting time to join Cawood. The business is growing and there are plenty of opportunities for people who want to work hard, have fun and be part of our success.

Working with us

We spend a lot of our lives at work, so it’s important to us to make Cawood a place our people enjoy working. Cawood is a flexible employer, offering flexitime, overtime and time off in lieu to help colleagues manage their work in a way that suits them as well as the business. We believe in working together to find the best outcome for all and we foster a culture of friendliness and family within our teams.

Why do people enjoy working at Cawood? Here’s what our colleagues say:

“The people we work with are fun and supportive, even during the more difficult days”
“The flexibility that is offered, especially when you have worked in other laboratory environments”
“The GOAL, the growth plans and opportunities for development in a range of skills”
“The new leadership team and their ambition to invest in people”

This year’s People Plan builds upon this fun, flexible and family feel to make Cawood
one of the best places to work.

Building your career at Cawood

At Cawood, you will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of skills. Our culture helps everyone to achieve their potential during their time spent with us. We value our people and recognise that developing them to be the best they can be is great for both them and for the business.

We’ll help you to build on your strengths, open your eyes to skills you never knew you had and build solid foundations for your career. Take a look at the journeys two of our employees have taken to see how people thrive at Cawood.

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