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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