Job Description
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
For more information please call Chris on 0161 526 1898.
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.