Quality Control technician - FTC 12 months

Farrow & Ball; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrow & Ball, a luxury British lifestyle brand, seeks two Quality Control Technicians for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Wimborne. The successful candidates will ensure the highest quality standards in production, performing various routine quality control tests and supporting quality processes within the team.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Pension Scheme

Generous staff discount on products

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Share Plan

Life Assurance

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a detailed and quality-focused job role.
• Understanding of the paint manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine quality control tests and maintain quality standards.
• Prepare samples and record results in IT systems.
• Conduct complaint investigations and environmental testing.

Skills

Communication

Quality Focus

Colour Perception

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in Science (Chemistry or Physics), English, and Maths

Job description

Farrow & Ball - Quality Control Technician, Wimborne (FTC 12 months)

We have an opportunity for two enthusiastic individuals to join our Research & Technical Development team in Wimborne as Quality Control Technicians. These roles are offered on a Fixed term contract for 12 months, full time basis, 6am -2pm Monday - Friday some flexibility may be considered.

Farrow & Ball are a luxury British lifestyle brand that prides itself in creating richly pigmented paint and handcrafted wallpaper, using print methods dating back 300 years and the finest quality ingredients.

The unique Farrow & Ball look transforms modern and traditional homes, large and small, inside and out. Established in Dorset in 1946, we have grown over the last 75 years and now proudly have 60 showrooms worldwide with a global network of stockists.

The key to our success is the people behind the paint: from the team handcrafting each tin to showroom staff to support functions, our shared passion ensures customers have a positive, engaging experience at every stage of their journey with us.

As the Quality Control Technician, you will ensure that every product produced by Farrow & Ball is manufactured to the highest quality and meets the agreed specification before despatch.

What We Expect From You

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake routine quality control tests as outlined by the Quality Control Procedures. Testing to include Viscosity , Colour Measurement, Rheology and HPLC Analysis
• Prepare samples for retention, to record results for batch testing on our internal IT system
• To provide corrections to production batches where required
• Carry out Complaint investigation
• Carry out Microbial and Environmental testing in line testing plan
• Ensure that all laboratory equipment is within calibration
  
  

Key Attributes:

• Good communicator
• Can work both well within a team and across the wider business
• Understanding of the paint manufacturing process
• Previous experience in a detailed and quality focused job role
• Good colour perception
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science (Chemistry or Physics), English and Maths
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

• A competitive salary, reviewed annually based on individual performance
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Group Pension Scheme, matched by F&B
• Generous staff discount on F&B products
• Access to our retail discounts platform
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
• Employee Share Plan
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Life Assurance
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free onsite parking at our head office