QC TECHNICIAN
Location: andnbsp;Old Trafford
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary:andnbsp;Negotiableandnbsp;
Office based | Parking available
Box Recruitment Group is recruiting!
We are recruiting for a growing supplier of educational and consumer products, including educational and classroom products, stationery, clocks, arts andamp; crafts, hygiene products, calculators, office products, electrical/electronic goods and more.
We are looking for an experienced QC Technician to join the team, with genuine opportunities for career progression as the business continues to growandnbsp;YOU MUST HAVE RELEVANT PRODUCT EXPERIENCE, CANDIDATES FROM A FOOD/PHARMACEUTICAL OR ENGINEERING BACKGROUND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
The Role
You will be responsible for:
Product Testing andamp; Compliance
- Conduct, record, and report product tests in accordance with internal procedures and customer-specific standards.
- Manage tender samples, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
- Maintain and monitor benchmark samples and coordinate re-testing for any failed items.
- Liaise with third-party laboratories, consultants, and inspection agencies to ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
- Collect, review, and maintain vendor test reports, ethical audits, and environmental compliance documents (e.g., WEEE, packaging, batteries).
- Track document validity periods and issue timely reminders for renewal.
- Maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) aligned with UK importer and environmental compliance requirements.
- Coordinate artwork briefs, version control, and approval processes with suppliers and the UK creative team.
- Review and proofread instruction manuals to ensure alignment with product specifications and brand guidelines.
- Review and approve shipping mark documents in collaboration with suppliers.
- Maintain organized records of draft and final versions for audit and compliance purposes.
- Plan and coordinate inline and pre-shipment inspections with factories or approved third-party inspection agencies.
- Prepare inspection briefs, review inspection results, and record findings.
- Address and resolve any failures or non-conformities promptly, ensuring timely rework or re-inspection.
- Manage the request, shipment, and documentation of Gold Seal Samples (GSS).
- Maintain updated GSS tracking logs and handle disposal of obsolete samples in accordance with Company procedures.
- Maintain all QC technical, compliance, and quality-related documentation within the shared filing system.
- Ensure consistency and traceability using the Companyandrsquo;s standard file naming conventions.
- Update product weights and dimensions in the BC system based on inspection reports and verified data.
- Confirm product details for deliveries to the Oldham warehouse and correct discrepancies as needed.
- Maintain and update the Critical Path with all QC and compliance milestones, including artwork approvals, inspection results, and shipment readiness.
- Communicate regularly with factories to confirm Goods Ready Dates (GRD) and arrange inspections via the China office or authorized agencies.
- Review inspection reports and photos to approve or reject shipments.
- Coordinate with factories for rework or re-inspection, ensuring all updates are accurately reflected in the Critical Path.
You must have experience within one or more of the following sectors:
- Educational products | Classroom products | Stationery | Consumer products | Office products | Electrical andamp; electronic goods | Manufacturing
- You will ideally have 2+ years' experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Product Compliance, Product Development or a similar role.
- This role is not suitable for candidates whose experience is solely within pharmaceutical or food production.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Methodical and organised.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to understand product specifications and technical information.
- Confident reviewing testing and inspection reports.
- Able to manage deadlines and work independently.
Why Apply?
Join a growing business offering career progression, with the opportunity to develop your quality and product compliance experience across a diverse range of products.
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