Quality Control Analyst - Maternity Cover (6-12 months)

Luxfer MEL Technologies; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Canteen facilities

Employee support benefits

Fixed-term maternity cover

Job summary

Luxfer MEL Technologies in Manchester is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to join the Materials Quality Control team on a fixed-term maternity cover. You will perform hands-on analysis across magnesium products, conduct metallurgical tests (OES, XRF, tensile, corrosion) and ensure products meet specifications while maintaining traceable records.

This role offers a structured office environment with standard hours, a supportive team, and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement on a

Qualifications

• Industrial laboratory or manufacturing quality-control experience.
• Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy or related field (or equivalent practical expertise).
• Experience testing or inspecting metallic materials is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with numerical skills and ability to interpret results.
• Safety, traceability and right-first-time work are essential.
• Clear communication and ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze raw materials, in-process samples and finished magnesium products.
• Carry out metallurgical and analytical testing using OES, XRF, tensile and corrosion testing.
• Inspect material against specifications and visual standards, identifying nonconformities.
• Maintain clear, accurate records, equipment checks and calibration status.
• Work with Production, Quality and technical colleagues to deliver timely results and support investigations.
• Contribute to safe working, audits, method improvements, 5S and continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Prioritization

Education

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Materials Science degree or equivalent

Tools

OES

XRF

Tensile testing

Corrosion testing

Job description

Quality Control Analyst – Magnesium | 6–12 Month Maternity Cover

Manchester | Standard office hours | 37 hours per week | £29,000–£33,000 depending on experience

Bring your analytical experience to a specialist materials business where the quality of your work has a direct impact on production, customers and products used in demanding industries. Luxfer MEL Technologies is looking for an experienced Quality Control Analyst to join our Manchester Materials Quality Control team on a full-time fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.

You will carry out hands‑on analysis, testing and inspection primarily across our magnesium product range, supporting incoming materials, in‑process control and final product release. This is an excellent opportunity for an analyst who enjoys practical laboratory work, understands the importance of accurate and traceable results, and can confidently support a busy manufacturing operation.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and analyze raw materials, in-process samples and finished magnesium products.
• Carry out metallurgical and analytical testing using techniques such as OES, XRF, tensile and corrosion testing.
• Inspect material against specifications and visual standards, identifying and escalating nonconformities.
• Maintain clear, accurate and traceable records, equipment checks and calibration status.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and technical colleagues to deliver timely results and support investigations.
• Contribute to safe working, audits, method improvements, 5S and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant experience in an industrial laboratory or manufacturing quality‑control environment.
• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy or a related discipline, or equivalent practical expertise.
• Experience testing or inspecting metallic materials would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, sound numerical skills and the confidence to interpret and challenge results.
• A disciplined approach to procedures, safety, traceability and right-first-time work.
• Clear communication and the ability to organize priorities independently in a fast‑moving environment.

Why Join Luxfer?

• Competitive salary of £29,000–£33,000 depending on experience.
• Standard office hours and a clearly defined 6–12 month contract.
• Varied, practical analytical work supporting specialist magnesium products.
• A collaborative quality team with close links to manufacturing and technical specialists.
• The opportunity to contribute immediately, broaden your metallurgical‑testing experience and make a visible impact.
• On-site parking, canteen facilities and employee support benefits in line with company policy.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.