QC Technician

Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you looking to build your career in Quality Control within a successful manufacturing business?

We're recruiting for a QC Technician to join a well-established manufacturer supplying high-quality products to global consumer markets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a scientific background and laboratory experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

The Opportunity

As a QC Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring raw materials, production batches and finished products consistently meet quality standards before release. Working closely with Production and other internal teams, you'll help maintain product quality while supporting the smooth running of manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Quality Control testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products
• Release materials and batches against agreed specifications
• Investigate and record non-conformances
• Support batch rework activities where required
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and quality documentation
• Update internal quality systems
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure products are released on time
• Maintain high laboratory housekeeping and Health & Safety standards

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• A strong scientific background gained through education, vocational qualifications or hands-on laboratory experience
• Previous experience within a Quality Control, laboratory or manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Experience within the chemical, homecare, household, fragrance, personal care or consumer products sectors would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Training and career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established manufacturer

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.