Temporary Lab Technician

Office Angels; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Canteen

Shower Facilities

Locker Rooms

Job summary

Office Angels are recruiting a Quality & Laboratory Technician for a temporary ongoing assignment in Coatbridge. The role supports quality, compliance, and laboratory operations in a busy production environment with a strong emphasis on accuracy and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will conduct quality checks, perform lab testing, record results, raise NCRs, and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory, quality control, manufacturing, production, food and drink, or similar regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out quality checks including testing, measurements, packaging assessments, and product inspections

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Communication skills

Quality & compliance

Continuous improvement

Tools

Anton Paar Alcolyzers

DMA equipment

pH meters

Torque meters

Weights & Measures equipment

Job description

Quality & Laboratory Technician

Coatbridge

£16.37 per hour

Monday - Thursday: 7:45am - 4:45pm | Friday: 7:45am - 2:00pm

Temporary Ongoing Assignment

Free Parking | Canteen | Shower Facilities | Locker Rooms

Office Angels are delighted to be recruiting for a Quality & Laboratory Technician on behalf of our client based in Coatbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality or laboratory professional to join a busy production environment, supporting quality, compliance, and laboratory operations.

The Role

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest quality standards whilst supporting laboratory testing, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out quality checks including testing, measurements, packaging assessments, and product inspections
• Performing laboratory testing and recording results accurately
• Raising Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and supporting investigations
• Assisting with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Preparing samples for testing and analysisCalibrating laboratory equipment and maintaining accurate records
• Conducting stock checks and internal audits
• Supporting HACCP activities and continuous improvement projects
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with quality, safety, and compliance standards

About You

We're looking for candidates with previous experience working within a laboratory, quality control, manufacturing, production, food and drink, or similar regulated environment.

Ideally, you'll have experience using:

• Anton Paar Alcolyzers
• DMA equipment
• pH meters
• Torque meters
• Weights & Measures equipment

You’ll also possess:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and proactively
• Effective communication skills
• A commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

What's in it for You?

• Competitive hourly rate of £16.37
• Immediate start available
• No shift work - Monday to Friday days only
• Free on-site parking
• On-site canteen
• Shower and locker room facilities
• Friendly and supportive working environment

Pre-booked holidays can be accommodated where possible but should be disclosed at application stage.

If you're an experienced Quality Technician, Laboratory Technician, QC Analyst, or Quality Control Assistant looking for your next temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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