QC Support Analyst

NES Fircroft; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global agricultural company is seeking a QC Support Analyst for its Grangemouth site in Scotland. This role involves performing quality control analysis on in-process and finished products, supporting manufacturing operations, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Candidates should possess HNC or equivalent in a science or engineering discipline, along with hands-on experience with chromatography techniques like GC and HPLC. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic team and contribute to quality production processes.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for valuable experience

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control analysis on various samples.
• Support manufacturing plants with analytical services.
• Analyse and verify products meet manufacturing specifications.
• Ensure instruments are maintained and calibrated.
• Support QC team in delivering accurate results.

Skills

Quality control analysis

GC & HPLC experience

Equipment troubleshooting

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC or equivalent in a science/engineering-related discipline

Tools

Agilent instrumentation

Agilent UPLC

Job description

Our client a global leader incrop protection areseeking QC Support Analyst'sto join our clients Grangemouth site.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to product quality and support manufacturing operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What you’ll do:

• Perform quality control analysis on in-process, final, occupational hygiene, and environmental samples
• Support manufacturing plants with analytical services and troubleshoot equipment issues
• Analyse and verify that products meet strict manufacturing specifications
• Ensure all analytical instruments are maintained and calibrated in line with departmental quality systems
• Support the QC team in delivering accurate results within required lead times

What we’re looking for:

• HNC or equivalent in a science/engineering-related discipline
• Hands‑on experience with GC & HPLC, ideally with Agilent instrumentation
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot analytical equipment
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise under pressure
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively across teams

Desirable skills:

• Experience in occupational hygiene and environmental monitoring (e.g., swabbing, effluent analysis)
• Experience with Agilent UPLC, including troubleshooting and maintenance

Why join:

• Work alongside a skilled team in a supportive environment
• Contribute to high‑quality production in a leading global agricultural company
• Gain valuable experience in analytical testing and quality control

Ready to apply?

Join a global leader and make an impact in ensuring world‑class product quality.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.