Quality Services Technician
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Responsibilities
- Your duties as the Quality Services Technician include:
- Product Testing: Carry out a wide range of laboratory and practical quality tests on photographic products
- Equipment Operation: Safely operate specialist testing equipment and maintain accurate records
- Chemical Preparation: Prepare chemicals and testing solutions following established procedures
- Quality Monitoring: Record, review and analyse test results, highlighting any anomalies identified
- Continuous Improvement: Support improvements to testing methods and quality processes
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing and research teams to maintain product standards
- Laboratory Standards: Maintain a safe, organised and compliant laboratory environment
- CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above
- Previous experience within a quality control or testing environment
- Strong accuracy and a careful, methodical approach
- Confident using computer systems including Microsoft Excel for recording data
- Able to discuss findings clearly and question unusual results when appropriate
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a laboratory environment
- Comfortable working in laboratory and low-light or darkroom conditions
- Must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK
Benefits
Additional Information
Quality Services Technician Join a specialist manufacturing business as a Quality Services Technician carrying out laboratory testing, quality assurance, product evaluation and data recording to help maintain exceptional product standards within a technical manufacturing environment. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Laboratory Analyst, Test Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Product Test Technician, QC Analyst, Quality Technician, Quality Control Technician, Laboratory Technician, QS Assistant SALARY: £29,076 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Mobberley, Cheshire, North West England (WA16) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with flexible working between 7am and 7pm (business needs dependent) WHY APPLY? This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on, practical work and takes pride in accuracy and consistency. As a Quality Services Technician you will play a key role in testing and evaluating photographic products, helping to ensure they consistently meet high quality standards while supporting product development and continuous improvement. Your day-to-day as Quality Services Technician will include carrying out a wide range of product tests, operating specialist equipment, preparing chemicals and solutions, and working closely with manufacturing and research and development teams. You will also monitor results, identify anomalies and help improve testing processes, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys problem-solving and working methodically. The Quality Services Technician will enjoy a unique working environment, spending time in laboratory settings and low-light or darkroom conditions. If you're curious about how products are made and tested and enjoy combining technical skill with craftsmanship, this could be an excellent opportunity.
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