Quality Control Technician

A exciting new opportunity has arisen for a very busy manufacturing client based in Ashford, Kent.

Manpower Ashford are looking for a Quality Control Technician!

Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Monday - Friday - Flexibility available with start/finish times depending on the business needs.

Job Role

As a QC (Quality Control) Technician Under regular supervision evaluate, inspect and analyse raw materials, intermediates and finished goods by performing basic sensory and/or physical and/or analytical tests to secure compliance with product safety regulations, specifications and standards.

In addition your role with involve the below but not limited to:

• Perform a variety of quality control related sensory assessments including organoleptic (e.g. odour & taste) and visual determinations (e.g. colour and appearance).
• Perform a variety of quality control related measurements (e.g. chemical tests to determine pH, acid values) using wet chemical methods such as titration, saponification etc.
• Perform a variety of quality control related measurements (e.g. specific gravity, refractive index, melting point, flashpoint) to determine the physical characteristics of the sample
• Perform a variety of quality control related measurements (e.g. chromatography, GC-MS, infra-red, ICP) to determine the composition of samples tested.
• Enter results into laboratory books / systems such as SAP.
• Document non-conformance. Extract, analyse, summarise and collect data for material related investigations.

About you

The Ideal candidate will have previous experience in a Quality Control/Assurance Role along with a good knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office and Data Entry.

This role requires a lot of attention to detail and someone who is takes pride of joy in their work.

It would be beneficial for previous experience/exposure with a laboratory environment along with analytical equipment and instruments such as weighing balance, Densitometer, Refractometer, Moisture balances, Karl Fischer Titrator, Sieve testing equipment, GC is preferred.

Company Benefits

Working with Manpower you will have access to multiple additional benefits such as:

• Weekly Pay
• Uniform
• Holiday Pay
• MyPath - upskilling programme to take your career to the next steps
• Discounts on Leading Retailers across the UK
• Pension Scheme

Please apply today for immediate interview!