Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Description

LAB Technician - Quality Control

Location: Newton Aycliffe, County Durham

Contract Length: 3 months

Working Hours: 39 hours per week

Pay Rate: £17.75 ph (£14.38 per hour + £3.37 shift allowance)

Our client is seeking a LAB Technician to support the Aycliffe Quality Control team on a short‑term project. This is a site‑based role requiring full shift commitment and offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on laboratory and quality experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role involves quality testing of manufactured products, operating laboratory testing equipment, and ensuring all quality and safety standards are met.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a 3‑shift rotation:

6:00am - 2:00pm

2:00pm - 10:00pm

10:00pm - 6:00amCandidates must be willing to work all shifts as part of the rotation.

5 days per week on site.

Key Responsibilities

Adhere to all site EHS policies and safety requirements

Operate quality testing equipment and testing systems

Perform quality testing on site and offsite manufactured products

Control shipping release in line with quality standards and deadlines

Rapidly communicate non‑conformances to relevant manufacturing areas

Accurately analyse, interpret, and record test data

Complete reports and documentation to required standards

Work independently where required and collaboratively as part of the Quality team

Essential:

Previous quality, laboratory, or manufacturing environment experience

Strong IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Excellent attention to detail with strong data analysis capability

Good organisational skills and ability to manage priorities

Strong communication skills at all levels of the organisation

Safety‑conscious mindset and willingness to learn new tasksDesirable:

Quality department and shift‑working experience

Knowledge of SPC, SAP, DPQX, RSFs, and quality standards

Familiarity with test equipment and laboratory systems

Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement tools

Experience with Outlook, e‑Matrix, and SAP

Report writing experience

Mathematical competence

About You

You will be detail‑focused, safety‑aware, and comfortable working either independently or as part of a team. You'll be able to follow procedures closely, take direction, and operate effectively in a shift‑based laboratory environment.

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Ad ID: 5418252957