Quality Control Technician
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA
Quality Control Technician - Training Provided 6 Months Fixed-Term Contract £26,436 - £28,000 Preston
Are you looking to develop valuable skills and build a long-term career in Quality Control in the world of complex manufacturing operations and Fast Moving Consumer Goods?
This well-established manufacturer supplies household products to many of the UK's leading retailers and is currently undergoing a significant period of investment and growth. As part of a major site consolidation project, the business is expanding operations near Preston and strengthening its Quality team to support the transition.
In this role you will support the testing & inspection of raw materials, packaging and finished products, helping to ensure everything meets customer specifications. You'll receive hands-on training, work alongside experienced Quality professionals and gain exposure to manufacturing processes within a FMCG environment.
This position would suit a recent graduate with practical laboratory experience, a junior Quality professional looking to enhance their CV, or someone looking to build upon their transferrable skills and begin a career within Quality Control.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team where you'll receive genuine training, gain valuable FMCG experience and develop skills that can open doors to future opportunities within Quality, Technical or Manufacturing functions.
Day-to-day of the role:- Conducting product testing, quality checks and sampling activities on materials and finished products
- Reviewing specifications, test results and supplier documentation to ensure compliance standards are met
- Recording quality data, highlighting issues and supporting investigations where required
- Working closely with Quality and Production teams to maintain consistent product standards
- Experience in laboratory work, quality testing, sampling, inspection or similar
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately and consistently
- Good IT skills and confidence recording information and maintaining accurate records
- A positive attitude, eagerness to learn and an interest in developing a career within Quality
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