Quality Control Technician
hace 7 horas
Banbury
Join a respected agricultural manufacturing business as a Product Quality Control Technician in Banbury. This part-time role offers hands-on experience in quality assurance, laboratory testing, and production support within the animal feed industry. Product Quality Control Technician Banbury, Oxfordshire Part time, 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday with flexible scheduling Permanent position Competitive hourly rate Please note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK Our client is a well-established supplier of high-quality animal feed ingredients, serving the broiler, layer and pig feed markets across the UK. With more than 60 years of industry expertise, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable products, excellent customer service, and innovative solutions within feed manufacturing and grain trading. The Role They are looking for a Product Quality Control Technician to join the team at the Banbury manufacturing site. This varied role plays an important part in ensuring the quality, integrity and traceability of feed products and raw materials. Key Responsibilities: Conduct quality control tests on incoming raw materials and finished products, including oils, protein and moisture testing Ensure compliance with FEMAS quality accreditation standards and internal company procedures Maintain and organise the laboratory environment, ensuring it remains clean, safe and efficient Collect and prepare samples for external laboratory analysis and liaise with laboratories and colleagues to support quality processes Inspect the condition of stored products and raw materials to maintain product integrity Manage and maintain the engineering stock database, ensuring spare parts and materials remain at agreed stock levels Provide administrative support, including ordering spare parts and maintaining records Oversee the rotation of finished products in storage to maintain quality standards Provide operational cover for the weighbridge when required Support quality audits conducted by customers and accreditation bodies Carry out additional duties as required to support production and quality teams The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be organised, detail-oriented and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a production environment. About you: Good general education with strong written and spoken English Competent in mathematics and scientific principles Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word and general computer systems Ideally educated to A Level standard or equivalent Previous experience in quality control, laboratory work or manufacturing is beneficial but not essential Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent organisational skills and tidy working practices Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Flexible attitude and willingness to support colleagues across departments Knowledge of the agricultural or feed manufacturing industry would be advantageous Benefits: Competitive hourly wage Permanent part-time position (25 hours per week) with flexible working schedule Supportive and friendly workplace culture Full training provided Opportunities to develop skills in quality assurance, laboratory testing and feed production processes How to apply for the role: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies, please. Other suitable skills and experience include Quality Control Assistant, Laboratory Technician, QA Technician, Quality Assurance Assistant, Production Operative, Food Safety Technician, Manufacturing Assistant, QC Operative, Process Technician, Materials Testing Technician. TPBN1_UKTJ