QC Technician - Night Shift

Location: Preston (Close to City Centre)
Shift: Permanent Nights - Monday to Friday, 22:00-06:00
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Long-term ongoing temporary role
Training: Approx. 4 weeks on days initially

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a QC Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business based near Preston city centre. This is a long-term, ongoing temporary role with strong potential for the right candidate to remain with the business long term. You will work closely with the Operations team to support the delivery of high-quality products and services within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

What's on Offer

• Permanent night shift (Monday to Friday)
• Long-term ongoing temporary assignment
• Full training provided on day shift (approx. 4 weeks)
• Minimal overtime (occasional when required)
• Free onsite parking
• Access to canteen and rest areas

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control & Inspections

• Carry out day-to-day QC inspections on manufactured and incoming goods
• Inspect customer returned products
• Communicate inspection outcomes clearly and promptly to relevant departments
• Ensure all released products meet required quality standards
• Use internal ERP and complaint management systems accurately

Laboratory Testing

• Conduct all QC testing in line with approved methods and procedures
• Complete testing in a timely manner to avoid production delays
• Maintain calibration of laboratory equipment
• Accurately complete batch sheets and input data into ERP systems
• Report trends, defects, or test failures

Quality & Lab Support

• Assist with or amend QC test procedures as required
• Review and work to QC specifications
• Maintain a clean, organised laboratory environment
• Troubleshoot batch issues identified during testing
• Ensure consumables and equipment are available at all times

Collaboration & Cover

• Provide cover for holidays, absence, and increased workload
• Coordinate with other laboratory technicians to ensure continuous operational support

Personal Development

• Attend relevant training courses
• Develop skills with the opportunity to progress within the quality function

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

• Experience in a Quality Control, Manufacturing, Production, or FMCG environment
• Previous exposure to laboratory testing and QC inspections
• Practical experience handling building-type or manufactured products
• Understanding of QC inspections on finished goods, goods-in, and returned products
• Ability to support QA activities and customer complaint investigations

Desirable

• Experience working within a chemical laboratory environment

Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, databases, email)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with a professional, approachable manner
• Willingness to learn and develop long term

Interested? Please apply now!