Quality Technician

Our client is a longstanding manufacturing business based in Hull and they are seeking an experienced Quality Technician to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is working on site within their laboratory and manufacturing areas. The Process Technician is responsible for directing product formulation, issuing blending and packing instructions, testing materials against specifications, and approving finished goods for packing. The role also involves maintaining safety and technical standards, solving process issues, coordinating with supervisors, operatives and maintenance teams, and ensuring accurate records and samples are available for customer and quality purposes. * Ensure work area is always safety compliant. * Ensure work area meets technical requirements. * Issue blend and packing instructions in line with requirements of the production schedule. * Test against required specifications. * Identify blend corrections to bring product into specification. * Complete testing of process material and take effective action to rectify issues identified. * Keep accurate records to allow information and archived samples to be used effectively for customer complaints. * Prepare and package samples for customers. * Liaise with Shift Supervisors to deliver the production schedule. * Issue instruction to Production Operatives. * Liaise with Maintenance department to resolve identified process problems. * Understand cost effective options for rectification or reallocation of material out of specification. * Issue instruction for set-up of process equipment to deliver correct product. * Identify root cause and corrective actions for non-conforming material. This role is working a rotating shift pattern including days and nights THE CANDIDATE: * Experience within a similar Quality Technician role. * Leading & deciding. * Skilled multi-tasking. * Supporting & co-operating. * Analysing & interpreting. * Organising & executing. * Literacy & numeracy. * IT skills. * Effective communication skills. * Practical hands-on approach to problem solving. * Personal drive and enthusiasm to achieve results. * Able to think logically and creatively. THE BENEFITS: Salary: £33,373.00 to £35,373.73 264 hours holiday Company pension THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer