Quality Control Technician - Adecco : Job Details

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Location: Preston

Remuneration: Annual salary up to £33,000

Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 12 months

Contract Type: Full-time

Weekly shift pattern is on the following rotation:

- 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

- 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

- 2:30 PM - 10:00 PM

- 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities:

Our client is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to join their team. Reporting directly to the Quality Control Manager, you will be responsible for managing the quality control activities within the laboratory, working in collaboration with other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting analysis of finished products according to internal test methods and specifications, as well as those provided by external certification bodies.
• Handling materials manually, as required, with a maximum weight of 25Kg.
• Ensuring proper management of returned products, recycling where applicable and correctly disposing of materials where recycling is not possible.
• Communicating findings and data analysis effectively through presentations to internal colleagues, both locally and internationally.
• Operating laboratory equipment as outlined in laboratory SOPs/Test methods.
• Assisting with enquiries from internal stakeholders.
• Fulfilling ad hoc duties as requested by the Quality Control Manager.
• Performing analysis of incoming goods and raw materials.
• Accurately recording data in line with laboratory quality procedures.
• Identifying, addressing, and reporting non-conformities related to incoming goods and finished products.
• Regularly communicating internally in a clear and concise manner.
• Taking responsibility for organising workload, prioritising samples with minimal delay, and ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Conducting general cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment and the wider laboratory environment on a regular basis.

Attributes that will excel in this role:

• Methodical approach to tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to self-manage while being receptive to direction from line management.
• Interest in problem solving.
• Open to regular reviews and 360-degree feedback approach.

If you are a diligent and analytical professional with experience in quality control, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. This is a full-time position on a fixed-term contract for 12 months, offering an annual salary of up to £33,000.

Join our client's dynamic team and contribute to their commitment to delivering high-quality products. Apply today by submitting your up-to-date CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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