Coatings QC Lab Tech: Precision Testing & QA

Jotun Dekorativ Marketing; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

On-the-job training

Jotun Academy

Career development

Team building activities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Control Technician to test and analyze samples to ensure products meet specifications. You will issue CoA, manage retain samples, and keep calibration of instruments up to standard.

The role requires experience in quality control within paints or coatings, knowledge of test methods, and a strong focus on accuracy and timely results. Collaborative work across departments, with development opportunities through in-house training,

Qualifications

• Experience QC testing in manufacturing or laboratory environments.
• Knowledge of paint and coatings test methods (viscosity, density, gloss, colour, pH, solids, drying).
• Ability to follow test procedures, specifications and SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality standards.
• Experience investigating quality issues and supporting root cause analysis.
• Interpret test results, identify non-conformances and communicate findings.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and documentation requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Receive and register samples from production and analyze per methods.
• Issue CoA and file results.
• Ensure QC processes are completed efficiently and on time.
• Record, analyse and report quality data.
• Store retain samples and manage expiry-related retention.
• Ensure instruments are calibrated according to standards.

Skills

Quality control

Coatings testing

SOP compliance

Detail oriented

Root cause analysis

Data reporting

Cross-functional communication

Calibration knowledge

Multi-tasking

Education

A-Level / NVQ Level 3 / equivalent

HNC/HND or Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Control Technician to test and analyze samples to ensure products meet specifications. You will issue CoA, manage retain samples, and keep calibration of instruments up to standard.

The role requires experience in quality control within paints or coatings, knowledge of test methods, and a strong focus on accuracy and timely results. Collaborative work across departments, with development opportunities through in-house training,