A leading chemical manufacturer specialising in advanced materials and catalyst technologies is looking to recruit a Quality Control Technician to join a growing and developing team in Warrington area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a laboratory professional with strong analytical and quality control experience to join a highly regulated, technically advanced manufacturing environment offering long-term career development and excellent benefits.

About the Company

The company is a well-established manufacturer of advanced chemical materials and catalyst products, supplying critical technologies to a range of global industries.

The business offers a stable and supportive working environment, ongoing investment in people and technology, and genuine opportunities for progression within a growing manufacturing organisation.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Up To £45,500


• Company Pension Scheme


• Private Medical Insurance


• Generous Holiday Allowance


• Career Progression And Development Opportunities


• Free Onsite Parking


• Structured Shift Rotation Pattern

The Role of the Quality Control Technician

The Quality Control Technician will provide a high-quality analytical service to support HSES, process control, product quality control and R&D activities across the manufacturing operation.

Working within the laboratory team, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring product quality, laboratory compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities of the Quality Control Technician:

• Perform quality control analyses using established analytical methods to ensure products and processes remain within specification limits


• Carry out and report approximately 3,000-5,000 analyses annually across more than 100 products


• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and optimise a wide range of laboratory instrumentation


• Troubleshoot routine instrument issues and liaise with equipment manufacturers where necessary


• Validate analytical data and investigate anomalies to ensure accurate and robust reporting


• Construct and maintain analytical control charts


• Maintain laboratory documentation, logbooks, and analytical records to required standards


• Ensure laboratory safety standards and housekeeping requirements are consistently maintained


• Support compliance with internal level 1 and level 2 audit requirements


• Work flexibly across multiple laboratory activities to support operational priorities and team cover requirements

Skills & Experience Required of the Quality Control Technician

• Previous experience working within a chemical manufacturing or laboratory environment


• Strong analytical laboratory skills and experience using a range of analytical instrumentation


• Chemistry qualifications (HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent desirable)


• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly


• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment


• Knowledge or experience of cGMP standards would be advantageous


• Ability to work independently and manage changing priorities


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards

How to Apply

To apply for the role of Quality Control Technician, please submit your CV direct for review.