Quality Control Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Quality Control Technician for a 6‑month fixed‑term contract near Preston, offering hands‑on training in a fast‑moving FMCG manufacturing environment.

You will support testing, inspection and sampling of materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with specifications. The role is ideal for a recent graduate or junior quality professional looking to build practical experience and a long‑term career in quality control.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or junior quality professional with laboratory experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills and ability to record and maintain quality data.
• Willing to learn and develop a career in Quality Control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product testing and sampling on materials and finished products.
• Review specifications and test results to ensure compliance.
• Record quality data and support investigations.
• Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to maintain standards.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Quality testing

Attention to detail

IT skills

Record keeping

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 an 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

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