Quality Control Technician

Location: Wigan
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Weekend Shift)
Working Pattern: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Salary: Approximately £35,000

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Sciences 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.