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. 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. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser