QC Lab Technician

Millbank Holdings; Appley Bridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician for a hands-on quality control role in a busy manufacturing environment. You will carry out product testing, calibration activities and quality inspections to ensure materials and finished products meet strict specifications.

This weekend day shift is Friday to Sunday, 6am to 6pm, offering an opportunity to support calibration programmes, investigate quality issues and drive continuous improvement across site operations while

Qualifications

• BTEC, HNC or equivalent Level 4 qualification in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Experience working in busy industrial, manufacturing or QC laboratory.
• Strong communication skills for accurate records and reports.
• Knowledge of calibration, testing procedures and QA processes; troubleshooting is a plus.
• Understanding ISO systems, COMAH familiarity is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process, incoming and final product testing to ensure materials and finished products meet quality standards.
• Prepare customer and pre-dispatch samples, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Support laboratory improvement projects, calibration programmes and train colleagues on testing procedures and best practice.
• Investigate quality issues, identify non-conforming materials or processes and support corrective actions.
• Work closely with production and technical teams, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality management requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Calibration procedures

Quality assurance processes

Troubleshooting

Record/documentation

Education

Chemistry-related qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Laboratory Technician looking for a hands‑on quality control role within a manufacturing environment?

Do you have experience carrying out product testing, calibration activities and quality inspections to ensure products meet strict specifications?

Are you qualified in Chemistry and keen to develop your career in a fast‑paced industrial laboratory where safety and quality are at the heart of everything you do?

The Opportunity

A leading manufacturing organisation is seeking a QC Laboratory Technician to join its Quality Control team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory testing experience and a strong attention to detail who wants to play a key role in ensuring product quality, compliance and continuous improvement across site operations.

We would also welcome applications from these industries Chemical manufacturing, process industries, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage manufacturing, coatings and materials production.

This role would suit candidates working in these roles QC Laboratory Technician, Quality Control Technician, Laboratory Analyst, QC Analyst, Chemical Laboratory Technician, Process Quality Technician, Materials Testing Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Laboratory Assistant, Production Laboratory Technician.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Perform in-process, incoming and final product testing to ensure materials and finished products meet required quality standards and specifications.
• Prepare customer and pre-dispatch samples, maintaining accurate records and supporting documentation at all times.
• Support laboratory improvement projects, maintain calibration programmes and assist with training colleagues on testing procedures and best practice.
• Investigate quality issues, identify non-conforming materials or processes and support corrective actions, rework activities and root cause investigations.
• Work closely with production and technical teams, providing quality-related guidance while ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality management requirements.

You will have the following qualifications and experience

• BTEC, HNC or equivalent Level 4 qualification in Chemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Experience working within a busy industrial, manufacturing or quality control laboratory environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to accurately complete laboratory records, reports and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment calibration, testing procedures and quality assurance processes, with troubleshooting experience being advantageous.
• Understanding of chemical or process manufacturing environments, with familiarity of ISO management systems, COMAH sites or root cause analysis methodologies considered beneficial.

This role is for weekend day shifts - Friday to Sunday 6am - 6pm.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business