Quality Technologist

Are you curious, detail-oriented, and looking to build a career in a specialist area? An opportunity has arisen to join WJ Products Ltd as a Quality Technician and take your first or next step into a career that offers both stability and opportunity to grow in a unique and supportive environment.

With sites near Milton Keynes and Bradford, our team also provides full technical support, in-situ testing, and monitoring for all WJ Contracting divisions and their clients. This is a full-time and permanent position based at our offices near Milton Keynes.

WJ Products Ltd manufactures high-quality road marking materials for the Highway Construction and Maintenance sector. We are the production arm of the WJ Group, the UK’s largest specialist contractor for road marking and surface treatment products.

What you will do

Based in our brand new, purpose-built laboratory your key responsibilities will include:

• Performing quality control (QC) testing on our materials
• Supporting product investigations and customer feedback processes
• Supporting calibrating laboratory equipment and ensuring quality standards
• Assisting in raw material evaluation and product development
• Maintaining a clean and safe lab environment
• Participating in site visits to carry out testing (as required)

You’ll be part of a collaborative, friendly team where your input is valued. While some tasks are routine, you’ll have the chance to contribute to product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will bring

We’re particularly interested in people who are:

• Self motivated, well organised and methodical but with a creative and flexible approach
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team
• Organised, with a good eye for detail
• Proactive and analytical in their thinking
• Communicative, both verbally and in writing
• Computer literate specifically confident using Microsoft packages such as Excel

Preferably you will hold an A level or equivalent in Chemistry or Physics, you will possess sound technical aptitude and analytical skills gained from your previous experience. 

Ideally you would have prior experience of working within a laboratory environment in a materials technology field or similar discipline however not essential to the role. 

A full driving licence and own vehicle is required as you will likely complete site visits and testing.

Why Join Us?

If you want to be part of an inclusive, supportive workplace that values diversity and collaboration and work in a modern facility with room to learn, grow and develop new skills then apply now.

You will also receive :

• £23,500 - £27,000 depending on experience 
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 
• Join a team that genuinely values professional growth and innovation
• Further training opportunities and ongoing career development
• Death in service cover
• Free on-site parking
• Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan – Includes 24/7 GP
• Metal Health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on purchases including fashion, holidays, entertainment, car hire, health and beauty and even weekly shopping from major supermarkets.

Become part of a company that has led the road marking industry from our inception. Shape the future with WJ. Apply now!

WJ are a Disability Committed employer - If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process, please reach out to us directly at [email protected]

WJ is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement before any stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All applications received prior to the closing date will be considered equally, and the recruitment process will be conducted fairly and transparently.