Job Title: Quality Control Technologist – Paper Mill

Salary: Negotiable Commensurate with experience

Location: South Of England / South East / Southern Home Counties

Reference: GYJ3617

Contact: Gary Young

Telephone: 0141 647 6688

Categories: Packaging, South East, Paper, Production/Technical, Mills


We have an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading producers of paper that has been developing its world class production skills and technical expertise since 1930.

Their operations, both here in the UK and overseas, have built up a reputation for their brands known for printed commercial advertising across the world.

The position coincides with the development of a Food Grade Packaging Paper that is impervious to oxygen, aromas, oils and greases the aim of replacing plastic material in food packaging. This is not only because of its inherent barrier properties, but also due to it’s recyclable, marine biodegradable, and compostable characteristics.

This is the chance to join a company entering a very exciting period within its development of Packaging Paper. Technical and quality expertise are key to the successful development of its product for the future environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives to Plastic Packaging.

Job Role: Reporting to the Technical and Innovation Manager.

The Quality Control (QC) Technologist will provide QC and technical services in the areas of Product Development, Quality, Process Development, Mill and Customer Support, as required to meet the objectives of the Mill and the Business.

The QC Technologist has close contact with all Mill Departments, Group and External Research & Development / Technical Facilities, Group Sales and Marketing, Customers, Internal (Group) and External Sub-contractors and Suppliers, External Organisations and Agencies.

Working within the Technical Team, you will contribute to delivering Technical Services, Product/Process Development, Customer Technical Services and Quality Support to achieve the departmental objectives which contribute to the objectives of the mill.

Person requirements:

Wherever your talents and aspirations lie, we expect a high level of academic achievement. What’s equally as important are the individual attributes and personal qualities you bring to our client’s team.

This market leader’s whole approach is built on working collaboratively together, being consistent and having the courage to do the right thing. All of which is underpinned by a commitment to safety and excellence in what they do. It’s essential that you share those values.

Qualifications Required and Experience Required:

  • Degree or MSc in a Scientific Discipline or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience.
  • Understanding of papermaking technology and ancillary processes will be of significant benefit.
  • Broad knowledge of associated technologies relating to coating, printing, formulation testing also of benefit.
  • Good understanding of Statistical Methods and Analytical Techniques.

Expected Competencies:

  • Autonomy – self -starter and able to work alone.
  • Teamwork- work as part of team with strong communication skills
  • Communication- in writing, presenting and verbally.
  • Initiative- be able to demonstrate from experience to date.
  • Analytical- ability to analyse and present meaningful data and reports for use by others in making decisions.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Goal orientated, methodical and well-organised.
  • Problem solving abilities.
  • High degree of computer literacy.

***CVs in MS Word format please, ( .doc / .docx ).

Key Words: Paper, Papermaking, Paper Mill, Mill, Production, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Management.

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