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Quality Control Lead (Chemical Manufacturing) Salary: DOE + Bonus + Benefits Full Time (Site-Based) Cambridge Are you an experienced QC professional with a strong background in analytical chemistry and laboratory leadership? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are key? If so, this could be an excellent next step in your career. A growing chemical manufacturing business is looking to appoint a QC Lead to oversee the day-to-day running of their Quality Control laboratory. This is a hands-on leadership role, supporting production through analytical testing while also driving improvements, mentoring staff, and contributing to wider business growth. Key Responsibilities: Managing the daily operations of the QC laboratory, ensuring priorities align with production demands and deadlines. Leading, mentoring, and developing QC Analysts to ensure high performance and technical capability. Performing and overseeing analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using techniques such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer and titration methods. Reviewing analytical data, identifying trends or anomalies, and implementing corrective actions where required. Developing, improving, and validating analytical methods and specifications to ensure robust and reliable processes. Supporting investigations, troubleshooting analytical or instrumentation issues, and escalating where necessary. What You ll Need: BSc in Organic Chemistry or closely related discipline . Proven experience in a QC laboratory within chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing . Strong hands-on experience with GC, HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer, and titration techniques . Experience supervising or mentoring team members within a laboratory setting. Good understanding of quality systems (e.g. ISO9001) and ideally GMP principles . Key Skills & Attributes: Leadership and team development Strong attention to detail and data integrity focus Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Flexible and adaptable approach Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Strong interpersonal skills within a small team environment What s on Offer: Competitive salary (DOE) + personal bonus scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension Life assurance, critical illness & income protection Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business Hands-on leadership position with real impact

QC Analyst (Chemical Manufacturing) Salary: DOE + Bonus + Benefits Full Time (Site-Based) Cambridge Are you an analytical chemist with experience in laboratory testing and a strong eye for detail? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality and compliance are critical? If so, this could be a great opportunity to develop your career within a growing organisation. A specialist chemical manufacturer is looking to recruit a QC Analyst to support its Quality Control function. Working closely with the QC Lead and QHSE team, you will play a key role in ensuring materials and products meet required specifications, while supporting ongoing production and development activities. Key Responsibilities: Carrying out routine documentation, maintenance, and QC tasks as directed by the QC Lead. Preparing samples and performing analysis of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using techniques such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer and titrations. Recording, reviewing, and maintaining accurate analytical data within internal systems. Supporting method development, updates, and documentation to ensure robust and compliant procedures. Assisting with investigations, troubleshooting, and problem-solving across QC, production, and R&D. What You ll Need: Degree in Organic or Analytical Chemistry (or equivalent experience). Hands-on experience with GC, HPLC, FTIR, Karl Fischer and titration techniques . Understanding of quality control processes within chemical or pharmaceutical environments . Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Strong communication skills and attention to detail. What s on Offer: Competitive salary (DOE) + personal bonus scheme 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension Life assurance, critical illness & income protection Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to grow within a developing QC function Exposure to both production and R&D activities

QC Analyst (12-Month Contract) Pay Rate: £22.77 p/hr Shift: 4 on 4 off Location: Liverpool Are you an analytical scientist with experience in GMP environments looking to develop your career within a fast-paced pharmaceutical setting? Do you thrive in high-throughput laboratories where precision, compliance, and attention to detail are critical? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer is seeking a QC Analyst to join its Analytical and Raw Materials Laboratory. Supporting vaccine production on site, this role plays a key part in ensuring materials and products meet strict regulatory and quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Collecting samples from manufacturing areas and logging them into the laboratory system. Performing analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and utilities in line with approved methods and procedures. Accurately recording and reporting analytical data in compliance with GMP and data integrity standards. Carrying out routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory instrumentation. Promptly escalating any issues, deviations, or atypical results (OOS/OOT/OOE) to senior staff. Supporting and conducting laboratory investigations in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Reviewing and updating SOPs as part of continuous compliance activities. Completing HSE risk assessments and ensuring adherence to safety procedures. Managing laboratory documentation, including archiving and record keeping. What You ll Need: BSc in Chemistry or related subject (or equivalent). At least 1 year of experience in an analytical laboratory, ideally within the pharmaceutical industry. Strong understanding of cGMP and GDocP requirements. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a high-throughput environment. Experience using LIMS/GLIMS systems (desirable). What s on Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment Ongoing training and development On-site parking. Subsidized canteen.

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias 70/30) Wigan Monday Friday, rotating 6am 2pm / 2pm 10pm Salary £40000 to £45000 plus benefits We are recruiting a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias to join our clients busy Engineering team. You ll carry out fault finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance across a range of equipment, helping to minimise downtime and drive continuous improvement. What you ll be doing: Maintain and repair production machinery (electrical & mechanical) Support PPM schedules and improvement projects Diagnose PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults Work closely with production and contractors to resolve issues quickly Ensure compliance with health & safety standards What we re looking for: Time-served Engineer with City & Guilds (or equivalent) Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment Confident with PLC fault finding and control systems Strong problem-solving and communication skills Interested in finding out more? Get in touch

HGV Technician Reading, Berkshire We re looking for an experienced HGV Technician to join our clients team near Reading. You ll be responsible for carrying out inspections, repairs, and MOTs across a varied fleet, making sure everything meets manufacturer standards and complies with legislation. What you ll be doing Conducting thorough HGV inspections, servicing, repairs and warranty work. Diagnosing faults and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Ensuring all service reports, paperwork, and electronic job sheets are completed accurately. Maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant workshop environment. Completing all necessary training to keep your skills up to date. Mentoring and supporting apprentice technicians. Providing roadside assistance for breakdowns. Offering occasional cover at other depots when required. Carrying out any additional duties within your skills, as requested by management. What we re looking for City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3, NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV maintenance or 10+ years of proven hands-on HGV experience. Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrics and mechanical systems. Good understanding of current health & safety regulations. Excellent communication skills and a team-focused attitude.