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Level 1 Quality Technician
Job summary
A UK recruitment agency is seeking a Level 1 Quality Technician in Northampton. The role involves testing and monitoring product quality within a manufacturing environment, ensuring that all processes and standards are consistently adhered to while supporting continuous improvement. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and adaptability in a fast-paced setting. The position requires familiarity with various quality testing tools and the maintenance of testing equipment. A proactive and reliable attitude is essential.
Qualifications
- QC experience desirable but not essential.
- Experience with BRCGS environments and materials preferred.
- Knowledge of lamination, slitting, and print testing is beneficial.
- Basic maths and computer skills (Microsoft Office).
- Strong communication and attention to detail.
- Proactive, reliable, able to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Carry out routine inspections and tests on materials and products.
- Ensure flexible packaging meets quality standards.
- Record and analyse data, keeping accurate quality documentation.
- Support investigations into non-conformances and customer complaints.
- Maintain and calibrate testing equipment.
- Promote quality, safety, and compliance with standards.
Tools
Working in a factory environment, you will test, measure, and monitor product quality, ensuring processes and standards are consistently met while supporting continuous improvement.
- Carry out routine inspections and tests on materials and products.
- Ensure flexible packaging meets quality standards (seal strength, print quality, barrier properties, dimensions, etc.).
- Use quality testing tools such as micrometers, callipers, seal testers, COF testers, ovens, and tensile testers.
- Record and analyse data, keeping accurate quality documentation.
- Support investigations into non-conformances and customer complaints.
- Assist with root-cause analysis, CAPA, and audit activities.
- Maintain and calibrate testing equipment.
- Promote quality, safety, and GMP/ISO/HACCP compliance.
- Maintain a tidy QC area and uphold BRCGS standards.
- Report maintenance issues and ensure smooth shift handovers.
- Meet daily production and quality targets.
- Follow all company and Health & Safety procedures.
- Attend required training and complete other reasonable tasks.
- QC experience desirable but not essential.
- Experience with BRCGS environments and materials (films, laminates, etc.) preferred.
- Knowledge of lamination, slitting, and print testing is beneficial.
- Basic maths and computer skills (Microsoft Office).
- Strong communication, timekeeping, attention to detail, and ability to follow instructions.
- Proactive, reliable, able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
If you wish to be considered, apply with your CV or call Vicky on (phone number removed)
Job Title: Level 1 Quality Technician
Company: Interaction Recruitment
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Posted: Closes: Jan 4th 2026
Sector: Manufacturing & Surveying
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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