Quality Technician

Staffline; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing client in West Lothian is seeking a Quality Technician for a temporary ongoing position. The role involves supporting quality control functions, maintaining standards, and recording operational quality aspects. The ideal candidate has strong numeracy, literacy, and problem-solving skills, and can work effectively both independently and in a team. This full-time position offers structured training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adhere to health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Record and report quality aspects related to operational functions.
• Provide support for laboratory and QC functions.
• Maintain high laboratory and analytical standards.
• Drive quality improvements through analytical data.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Brightwork have an excellent opportunity for a Quality Technician to join our manufacturing client at their site in West Lothian on a temporary ongoing basis, with immediate start available.

Duties will include:
- Recording and reporting quality aspects in relation to all Operational functions.
- Providing support and cover for all aspects of the Laboratory & QC functions.
- Supporting and being fully involved with sampling & testing.
- Maintaining high laboratory and analytical standards to the equivalent of Good Laboratory Practice.
- Drive quality improvements through collation, use and presentation of analytical data,

The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
- Great attention to detail.
- Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
- The ability to work as part of a team, ensuring all work is carried out to a high standard and in line with the company requirements.
- Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to strict health and safety regulations.

Hours of work -
This is a full-time, Monday to Friday dayshift position with rotating weekly hours:
Week 1: 5:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Week 2: 7:00 AM - 4:15 PM

Looking to kick-start your career in the industry? This role offers a great entry point with hands-on experience, structured training, and room to grow.
If you're motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take the first step-we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.