Quality Control Technician - Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom - Sika AG

Description

Quality Control Technician (Night Shift)
Full-time

Global Contract type:
Permanent


Region:

EMEA

Global Department:

R&D Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry.

Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide.

In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility.

With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.Sitting within the R&D function, the UK Quality team contributes to ensuring the quality of Sika products; In the UK, Sika have factories in Welwyn Garden City, Preston, Leeds, Wishaw and Redditch This is an exciting opportunity to join a team leading the way within Sika, with goals of striving towards Quality 4.The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring the raw materials used and products produced meet the exacting standards that we and our customers expect.

Carrying out the day-to-day quality control processes within the operational and lab environments

Ensure that raw material, in-process, and product testing is effectively, accurately, and promptly carried out using specified methods & accurately record results in SAP.

Performing additional quality related testing and investigation and where needed to take lead on quality matters.
Fulfil periodic testing and recording requirements.
Undertaking Quality Lab related administration tasks

Assist in preparation of new QC Specifications and provision of information to ensure the on-going accuracy of such documentation.

Advise upon any laboratory equipment, the acquisition of which could improve the efficiency and/or accuracy of Quality Control testing.

Adhering to professional standards that ensure the quality and effectiveness of the laboratory.
Ensure that adequate materials are available in the laboratory to fulfil the Quality Control function.
Provide cover for holidays, absence, shift cover and volume of work.
Confident and comfortable in data driven decision making when needed, be able to work on own initiative.
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package-~ Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
~5 hours a week Mon-Fri with occasional weekend overtime.
~ Shift-work 10pm-6am,
~ A company pension contribution of up to 10%
~ Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
~ Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
~ Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
~ Selected discounted Sika products

You will have the opportunity to work alongside the existing team at Preston as well as the wider Quality team across the UK.

This is a diverse group with a range of experience and a commitment to improving manufacturing quality.

Our people and teams are our most important asset – we will continue to ensure that the contribution of every individual is made to count and valued accordingly.

You will be provided with a detailed induction plan, receiving one-to-one training initially and then be given the opportunity to increase autonomy in line with self-development.

We are committed to professional and personal development.
We are looking for a pro-active individual from a quality, R&D or related science laboratory background. Experience of working in a QC/R&D/Manufacturing/Production Environment.
Practical experience / knowledge of handling building industry related products.
Working knowledge of MS Office, spreadsheets, databases and emails. Problem solving and creative ability. We would encourage applications from those already working in a Quality function, or other related laboratories.
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