LAB Technician - Quality ControlLocation: 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 PatternThis role operates on a 3-shift rotation:
*6:00am - 2:00pm
*2:00pm - 10:00pm
*10:00pm - 6:00am
Candidates 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 tasks
Desirable:
*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 YouYou 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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