Quality Control Technician

Reed; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Provided

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Quality Control Technician on a 6-month fixed-term contract in Preston, offering hands-on testing of materials, packaging and finished products within a FMCG manufacturing setting, with comprehensive training provided.

You will conduct product testing, review specifications, record data and support investigations. This entry-level role suits recent graduates or those building a quality career, with strong attention to detail and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory work or quality testing.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately and consistently.
• Good IT skills and data recording abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducting product testing, quality checks and sampling activities on materials and finished products
• Reviewing specifications, test results and supplier documentation to ensure compliance standards are met
• Recording quality data, highlighting issues and supporting investigations where required
• Working closely with Quality and Production teams to maintain consistent product standards

Skills

Laboratory experience

Quality testing

Sampling/Inspection

Attention to detail

IT skills

Job description

Quality Control Technician - Training Provided

6 Months Fixed-Term Contract

£26,436 - £28,000

Preston

Are you looking to develop valuable skills and build a long-term career in Quality Control in the world of complex manufacturing operations and Fast Moving Consumer Goods?

This well-established manufacturer supplies household products to many of the UK's leading retailers and is currently undergoing a significant period of investment and growth. As part of a major site consolidation project, the business is expanding operations near Preston and strengthening its Quality team to support the transition.

In this role you will support the testing & inspection of raw materials, packaging and finished products, helping to ensure everything meets customer specifications. You'll receive hands-on training, work alongside experienced Quality professionals and gain exposure to manufacturing processes within a FMCG environment.

This position would suit a recent graduate with practical laboratory experience, a junior Quality professional looking to enhance their CV, or someone looking to build upon their transferrable skills and begin a career within Quality Control.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team where you'll receive genuine training, gain valuable FMCG experience and develop skills that can open doors to future opportunities within Quality, Technical or Manufacturing functions.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conducting product testing, quality checks and sampling activities on materials and finished products
• Reviewing specifications, test results and supplier documentation to ensure compliance standards are met
• Recording quality data, highlighting issues and supporting investigations where required
• Working closely with Quality and Production teams to maintain consistent product standards

The ideal person will have:

• Experience in laboratory work, quality testing, sampling, inspection or similar
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately and consistently
• Good IT skills and confidence recording information and maintaining accurate records
• A positive attitude, eagerness to learn and an interest in developing a career within Quality