Our client in the Llantrisant area are seeking to appoint a Quality Technician with a focus on Finished Goods. The vacancy is a 6 months fixed term contract.
The successful applicant will report to the QC Laboratory Manager and be responsible for a variety of tasks including:
- Undertake all required tests on relevant samples in accordance with the Quality System and specifications;
- Ensure that relevant traceability paperwork is available and correct;
- Take decisions on relevant stock and entering information on the appropriate stock management system;
- Communication on control results and decisions where necessary;
- Administrative duties including timely completion and filing of records and management of the retainer stores;
- Carrying out relevant preparation, calibration and validation of equipment where appropriate;
- Organising work to ensure customer priorities are met;
- Recording of non-conformances and appropriate follow up and communication;
- Maintaining high housekeeping standards and working to Good Laboratory Practices;
- To support the Quality Department and Managers in any other relevant quality tasks including but not limited to internal audits, training of new staff, preparation of procedures or assisting with investigations.
Applications for this position are invited from candidates with the following qualifications, skills, experience and aptitudes:
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office software;
- Team player;
- Conscientious & self-motivated;
- Good written and verbal communication skills;
- Understand & use of relevant testing equipment.
- Ability to work under pressure to achieve tight deadlines
- Good standard of general education including G.C.S.E. Mathematics and English, grades A*-C (or equivalent); * not essential but advantageous.
- Is able to identify opportunities to implement new ideas and generate creative solutions;
- Experience of working in a laboratory. (Desirable)
This weekly-paid position is offered on the basis of 37 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern.
The basic hourly rate of pay for this role is £13.12 (gross) plus 20% shift allowance when working morning or afternoon shifts.