Quality Control Technician

We’re looking for a Quality Control Technician to join our Quality Team

Site-based, Welwyn Garden City

About Sika

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for waterproofing, bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories. Its more than 27,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 9.3 billion in 2021.

About Quality at Sika
Sitting within the R&D function, the UK Quality team contributes to ensuring the quality of Sika products; maintaining the standards and certifications that we have worked hard to achieve. In the UK, Sika have factories in Welwyn Garden City, Preston, Leeds and Wishaw.

Purpose of the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team leading the way within Sika, with goals of striving towards Quality 4.0. 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. At Welwyn Garden City Sika manufacture and develop a range of quality, concrete admixtures and cementitious mortars that are suitable for a wide range of applications within the construction industry.

What’s In it for You?

The Opportunity:

This is a varied role where you will have the opportunity to:

• 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 Day Books and SAP.
• Advise on corrective actions and appropriate recording methods to maintain manufactured product within specification
• Performing additional quality related testing and investigation; Perform and record production first off checks ‘Right first time' Audits
• Prepare small quantities of product when required for testing purposes.
• Carry out and report upon investigative test work required i.e., non-conforming product, goods returned, ageing stock, customer returns or alternative sources of raw materials.
• Fulfil periodic testing and recording requirements in line with Trade Effluent consent, related to COD, suspended solids etc.
• Manage rework to return to stock, or to be disposed of, via Quarantine Database and/or Specialist Waste log following the quarantine procedure.
• 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.
• Devise and prepare new Test Procedures and assist in developing existing ones
• 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
• Maintain a high standard of laboratory cleanliness.
• Ensure that test equipment is properly and correctly used, calibrated, and maintained to specified standards and that safe working practices are adopted at all times.
• Ensure that adequate materials are available in the laboratory in order to fulfil the Quality Control function.
• Provide cover for holidays, absence and volume of work.

The Rewards:

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
• Core Hours Working between 10:00-16:00
• 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
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
• Selected discounted Sika products

The Support:

You will have the opportunity to work alongside the existing team at Welwyn Garden City 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.

The Skills:

We are looking for a pro-active individual from a quality, R&D or related science laboratory background. Fast learner with a keen eye for detail. Work in a systematic and methodical manner undertaking the same task with the same precision each time.

The Future:

This position will allow the successful candidate to progress into a variety of roles across numerous business areas within a global company.

What we need from you?

• A degree in chemistry/chemical engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience of working in a QC/R&D/Manufacturing/Production Environment.
• Experience of working in a laboratory environment.
• Practical experience / knowledge of handling building industry related products.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, spreadsheets, databases and emails.
• Ability to multi-task and handle workloads under pressure.
• Problem solving and creative ability.
• Strong team player.
• Good interpersonal skills – able to form good working relationships with other departments.
• Good time keeping with a strong work ethic.

We would encourage applications from those already working in a Quality function, or other related laboratories.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Welwyn Garden City: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/04/2023