QC Lab Technician

CK Group are recruiting for a QC lab technician to join a specialist chemicals manufacturing company at their site based near Wigan on a full time, permanent basis. The working hours are Friday-Sunday 6am to 6pm.

The Company:

Our client is a well-established, award-winning specialist polymer and resin manufacturer. The company offers a salary up to £28,000 pa, as well as 25 days' holiday, pension and healthcare.

Location:

This role is based at the company's site near Wigan and is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Preston, Manchester, Liverpool, Blackburn, Bolton, Chorley, etc.

QC Lab technician Role:

Your main duties will be to:

• Ensure the timely completion of product testing in process and final analysis /specifications.

• Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure accurate documentation

• Testing of incoming materials, as and when required

• Carry out project / development work when assigned

• Carry out procedures relevant to the test equipment calibration schedule

• Carry out test method training for operators and other assigned deputies

• Identify non - conforming material or process operations and take action to arrange for re-processing, usage under concession or safe disposal of non – conforming material / product and the completion of the corresponding quality records

• To authorise changes in product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions. (In the absence of Works QC Chemist)

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

BSc/HNC in Chemistry or relevant degree Experience working in a busy industrial lab Familiar with management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) Experience of working in a chemical/process type industry (COMAH site experience would be beneficial) Troubleshooting issues with Lab equipment and processes Good understanding of sampling and product testing