At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct quality control testing and support manufacturing operations in a hands-on lab environment.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturer of premium decorative coatings with a stellar reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with strong teamwork between lab and production teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality and work with innovative coatings technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in QC or technical labs; scientific qualification preferred but practical experience valued.
The predicted salary is between 27900 - 34100 £ per year.
We are working with a leading manufacturer of premium decorative coatings to recruit a QC / Technical Chemist for their North West facility.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on laboratory professional to join a well-established coatings manufacturer with a reputation for producing high-quality, technically advanced products.
Reporting to the Lab R&D Manager, you will play a key role in quality control, technical problem-solving, batch release, and supporting manufacturing operations to ensure consistently high product standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out quality control testing on raw materials, colorants, in-process batches, and finished products against established specifications.
- Perform laboratory testing including viscosity, density, p H, opacity, gloss, colour, drying time, scrub resistance, adhesion, stability, and application assessments.
- Support batch approval and product release activities through accurate testing and result evaluation.
- Investigate quality, production, and customer-related technical issues, recommending corrective actions where required.
- Assist with colour matching, shade adjustment, tinting accuracy, and product consistency checks.
- Prepare laboratory samples, drawdowns, application panels, and performance trials.
- Maintain accurate quality records, specifications, test reports, and supporting documentation.
- Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure reliable and consistent testing.
- Work closely with Production, Technical, and Procurement teams to support quality improvements and issue resolution.
- Assist with raw material evaluations, benchmarking activities, and formulation support projects.
Experience
Candidates should have previous experience within a QC, technical laboratory, or coatings testing environment, ideally within paints, coatings, chemicals, or a manufacturing setting.
Experience carrying out laboratory testing, batch approval activities, and investigating quality issues would be highly beneficial.
Requirements
A scientific qualification such as a Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent is desirable, although strong practical laboratory experience will also be considered.
Applicants should possess excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a good understanding of quality control procedures and safe laboratory practices.
- What's on Offer
- Salary of £28,000 - £34,000 depending on experience.
- Opportunity to join a respected manufacturer with a strong reputation for premium products.
- Varied and hands-on technical role with responsibility across quality control and manufacturing support.
- Collaborative working environment with close interaction between laboratory and production teams.
- Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities within the technical function
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