Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Overview
To take the lead across all testing activity within the Quality Control Laboratory, working as a key member of a small team in ensuring that vigorous standards of quality are maintained.
Support the Yarn Testing Laboratory with the testing of internal yarn production and IQC process externally supplied yarns.
- Preparation and testing of textiles in their various states from fibre through to fabric.
- Grading tested specimens.
- Preparing reports and concluding pass/fail decisions in accordance with internal or customer specifications.
- Regularly reviewing the testing schedule to ensure that workloads are planned efficiently with the resources available.
- Maintaining testing trackers.
- Participation in inter-lab testing and comparisons to validate competency in internal testing abilities.
- Monitoring batch-to-batch continuity and escalating any inconsistencies.
- Data analysis, trend spotting and raising non-compliances with key stakeholders.
- Support the Quality Manager with investigations into Quality queries and complaints.
- Ensuring Health & Safety requirements and SOPs are continually adhered to.
- General housekeeping of the lab environment.
- Extensive experience in the core areas of fabric textile testing; colour fastness, stability, physical performance, and an understanding of the key aspects of yarn testing.
- Precision in cutting fabric samples to set measurements in preparation for testing procedures, and good presentational skills for mounting samples for visual assessment.
- Excellent knowledge of woven fabric construction.
- A keen eye for detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
- Strong ability to plan, coordinate and deliver work to tight deadlines supported by robust organisational, analytical and communication skills.
- Proactive team player with strong customer service understanding and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft applications.
- Experience working in accordance with a Quality Management System, preferably ISO 17025.
- A degree level/formal qualification in Textiles or related subject.
- Hungry – we want you to commit to working hard, have a burning desire to achieve your goals and are willing to put in the effort and dedication to make them a reality.
- Humble – we want you to recognise your strengths while staying open to learning, growing and acknowledging the contribution of others.
- Smart – we want you to be honest and inclusive and respectful of others, value diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
We are an international brand with a long-standing reputation for innovation, design and premium quality – producing authentic, woollen fabrics and accessories for leading fashion brands and interior designers worldwide.
As one of the select few mills in the UK that can perform all processes at a single site, we boast remarkable versatility and the ability to control each process to meet our exacting standards. Each of these processes required incredible expertise and finesse, which is where our fantastic, diverse team come into play who champion a culture that encourages leadership, creativity, innovation and learning p interacting as one team, irrespective of position or level.
Even after almost two centuries in business, we remain incredibly ambitious with big plans for growth and expansion. End-to-end technology integration, growing new routes to market, and increasing brand awareness are just some of the exciting new projects in the pipeline, with plenty more to come.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation and testing of textiles in their various states from fibre through to fabric.
- Grading tested specimens.
- Preparing reports and concluding pass/fail decisions in accordance with internal or customer specifications.
- Regularly reviewing the testing schedule to ensure that workloads are planned efficiently with the resources available.
- Maintaining testing trackers.
- Participation in inter-lab testing and comparisons to validate competency in internal testing abilities.
- Monitoring batch-to-batch continuity and escalating any inconsistencies.
- Data analysis, trend spotting and raising non-compliances with key stakeholders.
- Support the Quality Manager with investigations into Quality queries and complaints.
- Ensuring Health & Safety requirements and SOPs are continually adhered to.
- General housekeeping of the lab environment.
Skills & Competencies
- Extensive experience in the core areas of fabric textile testing; colour fastness, stability, physical performance, and an understanding of the key aspects of yarn testing.
- Precision in cutting fabric samples to set measurements in preparation for testing procedures, and good presentational skills for mounting samples for visual assessment.
- Excellent knowledge of woven fabric construction.
- A keen eye for detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
- Strong ability to plan, coordinate and deliver work to tight deadlines supported by robust organisational, analytical and communication skills.
- Proactive team player with strong customer service understanding and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft applications.
- Experience working in accordance with a Quality Management System, preferably ISO 17025.
- A degree level/formal qualification in Textiles or related subject.
Who we want
Hungry
We want you to commit to working hard, have a burning desire to achieve your goals and are willing to put in the effort and dedication to make them a reality.
Humble
We want you to recognise your strengths while staying open to learning, growing and acknowledging the contribution of others.
Smart
We want you to be honest, inclusive and respectful of others, value diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
To apply for this role, please send us your CV and covering letter using the button below. If you have any further questions, please get in touch at careers@moons.co.uk.
