Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician

JDR - Just Dynamic Recruitment; Baglan; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR - Just Dynamic Recruitment seeks a Quality Laboratory Assistant for a busy Baglan manufacturing site. This hands-on role focuses on ensuring products meet quality standards while gaining experience in a professional environment.

You will be reliable, detail-focused and motivated to deliver accurate work, with responsibilities spanning laboratory testing, quality control and administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality, laboratory or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach to work.
• Good IT and data-recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect product samples from different areas of the site.
• Carry out routine mechanical testing on finished products.
• Conduct quality checks on raw materials and finished products.
• Accurately recording and maintaining quality test results and documentation.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory testing and measuring equipment.
• Analyse competitor products according to procedures.
• Support the Quality team with audits and quality activities.
• Provide support to the Quality Manager/Line Manager as required.
• Ensure all work follows health, safety and quality procedures.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture across the site.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Data recording

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent

Are you looking to build your career in quality, laboratory testing or manufacturing?

We’re recruiting for a Quality Laboratory Assistant to join a busy manufacturing site in Baglan. This is a hands-on opportunity where you’ll play an important role in ensuring products meet the required quality standards, while gaining valuable experience within a professional manufacturing environment.

If you’re conscientious, organised and enjoy practical work, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career within quality.

What will you be doing?

Your role will be varied, combining practical laboratory work with data recording and quality administration.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Collecting product samples from different areas of the site
• Carrying out routine mechanical testing on finished products
• Conducting quality checks on raw materials and finished products in line with established procedures
• Accurately recording and maintaining quality test results and documentation
• Monitoring and maintaining laboratory testing and measuring equipment
• Analysing competitor products in accordance with defined procedures
• Supporting the Quality team with audits and wider quality activities
• Providing support to the Quality Manager/Line Manager as required
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health, safety and quality procedures
• Contributing to a positive safety culture across the site

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, detail-focused and motivated to deliver accurate work.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a quality, laboratory or manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Good IT and data-recording skills
• The confidence to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team
• A positive attitude towards health, safety and quality

Why apply?

• Permanent opportunity within an established manufacturing environment
• Hands-on role combining laboratory testing, quality control and administration
• Opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience within a dedicated Quality team
• Varied working environment where no two days are exactly the same
• Work as part of a wider manufacturing operation where your contribution directly supports product quality

If you’re looking for your next opportunity within quality control, laboratory testing or manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.