Quality Control Laboratory Technician

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician to join a leading manufacturing business in Manchester. The role is ideal for someone with laboratory or quality control experience who wants to develop their career in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine laboratory testing on raw materials, in‑process samples and finished products.
• Accurately record, analyse and interpret test data.
• Ensure all products meet required internal and customer specifications.
• Release finished products for dispatch once quality requirements have been met.
• Conduct calibration checks and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Assist with basic process or formulation adjustments where required.
• Prepare and issue quality reports to customers.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Escalate non‑conformances and quality concerns to Laboratory Management.
• Provide timely feedback to Production teams regarding test results.
• Work closely with Production Supervisors to support manufacturing operations.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Support Technical and Development teams with new product development activities.
• Weigh and mix ingredients for compound development projects when required.
• Provide cover for Development Technicians and Production Operatives during periods of absence or peak workloads.
• Follow all production, quality and safety procedures.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the laboratory and production areas.
• Adhere to all company health and safety procedures and use appropriate PPE.
• Support ISO and customer quality compliance requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and training programmes.

Required profile

• Experience in laboratory or quality control environments.
• Willingness to work a 4‑day week (Monday‑Thursday) and provide night‑shift coverage when required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production, technical and development teams.

Required skills