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Quality Services Technician @ The Guardian

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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.

DUTIES

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

Salary starts at £29,076 which can rise annually based on performance

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional day off to attend the annual Fun Day

Flexible hours where you can build and take time away from work

Flexible hours – operational hours are 7am to 7pm (based on business needs)

Buy up to a week of annual leave

Death in service benefit (4x your annual salary)

Discounts on full product range

Parking on the secure site car park

Must have unrestricted right to work in the UK

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14864

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