Quality Control

Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
Adecco

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quality Control – Laboratory Technician to join our client on a ongoing basis based in Bridgend.

Shifts : The QA will work a 6 day shift – 3 on, 3 off, working 6am-6pm. Over a month they will have a period of 7 days off in a row, but also will have a week where they work 6 out of 7 days. 6-6 shift pattern, Nights and days

Pay Rate : £11.41 ph

Job Role:

Quality Technician supports product quality, product development or production processes by learning and performing elementary tests, measurements, and tasks for experimentation and/or production. The role will allow the candidate to gain understanding and assist in the development of Quality standards and test procedures to inspect materials, in-process, or final products to ensure Quality standards are met.

Laboratory Responsibilities:

• Receive and follow specific and detailed instructions to perform assigned standard tests and measurements. Inspects and tests materials, packaging supplies, in-process, and final product samples using established procedures to ensure product Quality
• Perform basic calculations of test data and compare test results to existing standards for deviations
• Maintain test equipment in proper working order through standardized procedures
• Operate experimental, prototype, or production test equipment
• Document and maintain test results and records on physical properties of experimental products and processes or production runs and prepare simple reports as necessary
• Resolve problems as they occur e.g. reconciliation issues, out of specification readings
• Report any issues to Production operators/ Team Leaders / Supervisors immediately
• Ensure the Quality Management System is adhered to at all stages
• Communicate test results to appropriate staff
• Respond to routine enquiries
• Complete extra tests from engineers, group leader and/or supervisor
• Participate as a team member on problem solving meetings
• Provide a full and detailed shift handover

Safety responsibilities:

• Work safely in line with behavioural safety principles
• Compliance with PPE requirements
• Spot potential hazards and report promptly to your supervisor.
• Attend all mandatory safety training

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Basic IT skills e.g. MS Word, Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and follows instructions precisely
• Good analytical skills
• Working shifts essential
• Communicate well with people at all levels
• Good team worker and able to work alone
• Works well in a changing and challenging environment

Preferrable:

• Previous pipetting experience preferrable
• Previous manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Understanding of Quality systems preferrable

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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