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QC Technician

SRG
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR3 3XR, England

Salary

£26,000 - £33,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A QC Technician is needed for a 12-month fixed term contract in Lancashire with a salary range of £26,000 to £33,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Candidates must possess a degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Material Science along with proven industrial experience in quality control of chemical products.
  • The role involves conducting physical and chemical testing of products, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring compliance with EN Standards.
  • Applicants should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and willing to learn, with a strong background in a similar QC role.
  • This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturer in the construction sector, along with benefits such as 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.

QC Technician required on a fixed term contract, based in Lancashire. Requiring a degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science and proven industrial experience in the quality control of chemical products.

Title: QC Technician

Location: Lancashire

Salary: £26,000 - £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Term: 12-month fixed term contract

SRG are working exclusively with a leading manufacturer specialising in the development and manufacture of construction products. Due to some internal re-structuring, they are now looking to appoint a QC Technician to join the team in their laboratory on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role involves physical and chemical testing of products using a range of techniques and will suit candidates that have proven industrial experience in a similar Quality Control (QC) role.

Benefits: Excellent opportunity to join an established, thriving business that is enjoying impressive growth year on year. 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Working hours: Rotating shift pattern 6:00am-2:30pm, 7:30am-4:00pm and 1:30pm - 10:00pm

Role / Description

  • Undertaking physical and mechanical testing on raw materials, manufactured finished goods and bought in finished goods to ensure that they meet requirements, ensuring reliability and precision of test results
  • Testing of production material in accordance with EN Standards e.g. flex testing, composition testing
  • Maintaining lab and lab equipment ensuring all calibrations and certificates are kept up to date
  • Assisting in the control of production formulations
  • Liaising with Production Manager to ensure required formulation alterations are effectively communicated to the Production Operatives
  • Maintaining work and test results in line with the company Quality Procedure
  • Adhering to company health, safety, environmental and ethical policies

Requirements

  • Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science
  • Proven industrial QC experience of chemical products
  • Self-motivated and pro-active, with a willingness to learn
  • Thorough, with good attention to detail

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on .

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.

Keywords: chemistry, polymer science, material, construction, cement, cementitious, adhesive, coating, resin, technical, laboratory, quality control, QC, quality, chemical, material testing, polymer, physical testing, mechanical testing, tensile, flex testing.

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