Quality Control (QC) Assistant

Location: Chorley
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Contract: 12 Week Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Hours: Full Time

Shift Pattern

Following an initial training period, you will work a rotating shift pattern:

• Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 14:00
• Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 16:00
• Monday to Thursday: 14:00 - 22:00
• Friday: 12:00 - 20:00

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Control (QC) Assistant to join a busy and modern materials testing laboratory.

This is an excellent opportunity for either a recent A-Level Science student looking to begin a career within Quality Control and laboratory testing, or an individual with previous laboratory experience gained within a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical, or production environment.

Working as part of an experienced and supportive team, you will be responsible for carrying out routine quality control testing on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure they meet the required quality standards.

The role offers comprehensive training, long-term career prospects, and the opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Control Testing

• Carry out routine quality control testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Prepare samples and materials for laboratory testing.
• Perform physical and analytical testing in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct viscosity testing, dimensional measurements, and other product quality assessments.
• Operate laboratory equipment safely and effectively following training.
• Record, analyse, and report test results accurately.
• Identify and escalate any non-conforming or out-of-specification results.
• Support product release activities by ensuring all testing requirements are completed.

Laboratory Support

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Ensure samples are correctly labelled, stored, and handled.
• Assist with equipment checks, calibration activities, and routine maintenance.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and organisation within the laboratory.
• Support stock control of laboratory consumables and materials.
• Follow all quality, health & safety, and laboratory procedures.

Continuous Improvement

• Assist with investigations relating to product quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Work collaboratively with Quality, Production, and Technical teams to ensure customer requirements are met.

Skills & ExperienceEssential

• A-Level qualifications in a Science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Applied Science or similar) or previous laboratory experience within a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical, or production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Basic computer literacy and confidence working with data.
• Practical, hands-on approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts following completion of training.

Desirable

• Previous Quality Control (QC) or laboratory experience.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience using testing or analytical equipment.
• Knowledge of materials testing, viscosity testing, dimensional measurement, GC, DSC, or similar testing techniques.
• Scientific qualifications beyond A-Level standard.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £28,000 per annum
• 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity
• Full training and development programme
• Opportunity to build a long-term career within Quality Control and laboratory operations
• Supportive team environment
• Modern laboratory and manufacturing facilities
• Career progression opportunities for motivated individuals

If you are a motivated Science A-Level leaver looking to start your career, or have existing laboratory experience and are seeking your next challenge within a quality-focused manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered.

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