Quality Control Lab Technician

QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNICIAN

* Permanent

* £35,000

* Days

* Friday, Saturday & Sunday work

* Extensive initial training offered

* Private healthcare

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Quality Control Lab Technician

We are looking for a QC Laboratory Technician to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the quality, safety, and consistency of all materials and products entering and leaving our site.

In this hands-on role, you’ll be at the heart of our quality control operations, carrying out essential testing, supporting production teams, and helping us maintain the highest standards across everything we do.

Commutable from :-Bolton, Chorley, Burscough, Ormskirk, Wigan, Rufford, Skelmersdale and Ashton-in-Makerfield,

Duties

* Carrying out timely testing of in-process materials and finished products to ensure they meet specification

* Preparing pre-shipment samples with accurate and detailed documentation

* Testing incoming raw materials as required

* Supporting calibration schedules and ensuring test equipment is maintained and compliant

* Delivering training on testing methods to operators and deputies when needed

* Identifying non-conforming materials or processes and taking appropriate action, including rework, concession, or disposal

* Issuing process adjustment instructions to production where necessary

* Completing all inspection, testing, and quality documentation accurately and on time

* Supporting investigations and responding to customer complaints and process non-conformances

* Assisting with development and project work when required

* Reporting any abnormal issues or incidents promptly to senior QC staff or management

* Ensuring all work is carried out in line with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality systems

Requirements

* HNC or equivalent in Engineering or Chemistry

* A strong eye for detail and commitment to quality

* Experience working in a laboratory or quality control environment (preferred)

* Confidence in following procedures and maintaining accurate records

* Good communication skills and the ability to work with production and technical teams

* A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

* Happy to work a day shift at weekend

This is a super opportunity to be part of a thriving, successful manufacturing company, where you will enjoy extensive training and a structured career path moving forward.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

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Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Quality Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed