Location: Wigan
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Weekend Shift)
Working Pattern: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Salary: Approximately £35,000
The Opportunity
Smart4Sciences are recruiting for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician to join a busy manufacturing operation based in Wigan.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with previous QC laboratory experience to join a fast-paced production environment where quality, accuracy and attention to detail are critical. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring raw materials, in-process products and finished goods meet required quality standards, whilst supporting manufacturing teams through testing, troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform in-process and final product testing in accordance with approved specifications.
- Test incoming raw materials to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
- Prepare pre-shipment samples and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
- Carry out calibration activities in line with equipment schedules and procedures.
- Complete inspection and testing activities in accordance with manufacturing instructions.
- Identify non-conforming products, materials and processes and support corrective actions.
- Issue process adjustment recommendations to production teams where required.
- Support project work and product development activities when assigned.
- Provide test method training to operators and designated personnel.
- Investigate customer complaints, process failures and quality-related issues.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, reports and quality documentation.
- Report incidents, abnormalities and quality concerns to senior personnel.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality standards at all times.
Skills & Experience Required
- BTEC, HNC or equivalent qualification in Chemistry.
- Previous experience within a Quality Control or laboratory environment.
- Experience carrying out routine laboratory testing and quality inspections.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Good organisational and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- Effective communication skills.
- Comfortable working within a manufacturing environment.
Desirable Experience
- Experience calibrating laboratory equipment.
- Knowledge of quality management systems and compliance standards.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience investigating customer complaints and non-conformance issues.
- Experience training operators on test methods and laboratory procedures.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary of approximately £35,000.
- Permanent weekend shift position.
- Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment.
- Varied role covering quality control, testing, calibration and investigation activities.
- Opportunity to develop laboratory and quality assurance experience.
- Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
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Contact Details:
Science Solutions Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
