Trainee Quality Control Technician (Laboratory)

A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and support from a tech.

Bonus up to 5%

Job summary

Based in Basildon, Essex, A1 Personnel Employment Agency Ltd is recruiting a Trainee Quality Control Technician for a Basildon-based specialist manufacturer. No university degree or prior lab experience required; we are seeking someone with a genuine interest in science and a willingness to learn.

You will work in a small, hands-on laboratory team, perform routine QC testing, prepare batch sheets, record results accurately and help maintain a clean, safe lab environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in science, chemistry or laboratory-based work.
• Practical, methodical, hands-on approach.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Organised, reliable and eager to learn new skills.
• Follow instructions and work well in a small team.
• No prior laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine quality control testing on materials.
• Prepare and complete batch sheets and related documentation.
• Record test results accurately and maintain QC records.
• Follow established testing procedures and quality standards.
• Support the technical team with day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Help ensure materials meet required quality specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised laboratory environment.

Skills

Interest in science

Attention to detail

Organised

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

GCSEs or A-levels in science

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Job description

Trainee Quality Control Technician (Laboratory)

Location: Basildon, Essex

Salary: £27,000k

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Benefits: Potential annual bonus of up to 5%, subject to company performance

Looking to start your career in science or laboratory work?

Are you interested in science, enjoy practical tasks and have a good eye for detail?

We are recruiting for a Trainee Quality Control Technician to join a well-established specialist manufacturing company based in Basildon.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to begin their career in a laboratory environment. You don't need a university degree or previous laboratory experience - we're looking for someone with the right attitude, a genuine interest in science and a willingness to learn.

You will be joining a small, friendly technical team of six, working in a hands-on laboratory environment where you can develop valuable skills and gain practical industry experience.

What will you be doing?

Working alongside experienced laboratory and technical professionals, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine quality control testing on materials.
• Preparing and completing batch sheets and associated documentation.
• Recording test results accurately and maintaining quality control records.
• Following established testing procedures and quality standards.
• Supporting the technical team with day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Helping to ensure materials meet the required quality specifications.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised laboratory environment.

What are we looking for?

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Have an interest in science, chemistry or laboratory-based work.
• Are practical, methodical and enjoy working with their hands.
• Have excellent attention to detail and take pride in accuracy.
• Are organised, reliable and keen to learn new skills.
• Can follow instructions and work well as part of a small team.
• Have a positive attitude and are looking for a long-term career opportunity.

Previous laboratory experience is not essential.

This role could be particularly suitable for a school or college leaver with an interest in science, someone with GCSEs or A-levels in science-related subjects, or an individual looking to take their first step into a technical or quality control career.

What's on offer?

• Salary of approximately £27,000 per annum
• Potential annual bonus of up to 5%, linked to company performance.
• Full training and support from an experienced technical team.
• A hands-on role within an established specialist business.
• The opportunity to develop practical laboratory and quality control skills.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities to build a career in the industry.

Interested?

If you're enthusiastic about science, have a keen eye for detail and would like to develop a career in a laboratory environment, we'd love to hear from you.