Hands-On Production Quality Technician

ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG is working with an independent contract manufacturer of personal care and skincare products in West Yorkshire. They are seeking a Production Quality Technician to join the team, balancing quality, production planning, and stock control to keep operations running smoothly.

You will carry out wet chemistry and bench chemistry testing, support product quality checks, and ensure finished goods meet customer and company specifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality, production planning, manufacturing, or stock control.
• Strong organisation skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Willing and able to work on the production floor in a hands-on role.
• Strong communication skills and can relay information accurately.
• Full right to work in the UK - there is no sponsorship available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality checks across raw materials, production, and finished goods to ensure standards are met.
• Support production scheduling, helping align output with customer demand and forecasts.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate ordering to keep materials flowing without disruption.
• Track production progress, highlighting risks or delays before they impact delivery.
• Investigate quality issues and support corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Oversee goods in/out processes, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and efficient storage.
• Contribute to process improvements across planning, quality, and stock control.

Skills

Quality checks

Production planning

Manufacturing

Stock control

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

SRG is working with an independent contract manufacturer of personal care and skincare products in West Yorkshire. They are seeking a Production Quality Technician to join the team, balancing quality, production planning, and stock control to keep operations running smoothly.

You will carry out wet chemistry and bench chemistry testing, support product quality checks, and ensure finished goods meet customer and company specifications.