Coatings QC Technician: Colour & Quality Lab

ACS Huthwaite UK Limited; Huthwaite; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta Liquid Coatings Huthwaite Ltd. in Huthwaite, England, is recruiting a Quality Control Technician to oversee QC activities in the laboratory and ensure products meet specifications before batch release.

You will perform routine quality testing of materials, monitor calibration, investigate OOS results and customer complaints, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSEs including Maths, English and Science.
• Desirable HNC/HND or Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or related.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, coatings, chemical, automotive or aerospace quality environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality testing and inspection of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products in accordance with approved test methods and specifications.
• Evaluate colour, gloss, viscosity, density, appearance and application properties including salt spray test prior to batch release.
• Support batch adjustment recommendations based on laboratory test results.
• Maintain laboratory calibration schedules and equipment verification records.
• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results and support corrective actions.
• Investigate product defects, customer complaints, and internal quality incidents.
• Record and report test results accurately within laboratory and quality systems.
• Support retention sample management and product traceability requirements.
• Participate in waste reduction, right-first time, and process capability improvement throughput.
• Drive and maintain 5S activities within the laboratory, ensuring the workplace remains clean and compliant.
• Maintain safe storage and handling of highly flammable materials; ensure proper labeling and container compliance.
• Conduct or coordinate internal audits and corrective action required to assure processes meet Quality Management System requirements.

Skills

Quality control

Lab testing

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

GCSEs including Maths, English and Science

HNC/HND or Degree in Chemistry or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Axalta Liquid Coatings Huthwaite Ltd. in Huthwaite, England, is recruiting a Quality Control Technician to oversee QC activities in the laboratory and ensure products meet specifications before batch release.

You will perform routine quality testing of materials, monitor calibration, investigate OOS results and customer complaints, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a safety-focused environment.