At our core, the Haydale team are pioneers in nanomaterials, specialising in Plasma Functionalisation of graphene and advanced materials. But today, our mission is bigger — tackling fuel poverty with innovative, low-power heating solutions.
Our Just Heat range is designed to warm homes more efficiently, cost-effectively, and sustainably, helping everyone move towards a greener, Net Zero future.
We have an exciting opportunity for a QC Technician to join our team. You will be part of a friendly dynamic team, with substantial potential for your own career development.
If you are excited about breaking boundaries and working in a fast paced and forward focused environment, analysing data and exploring new technologies - we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform QC testing in the laboratory, including calibrations and maintenance, using SEM, and providing SPC analysis via the compilation of data and interpretation of results.
• Oversee product development and testing procedures to identify deviations from quality standards.
• Reviewing specifications for products or processes and Investigate materials assessed as out of specification.
• Work with the Technical Team on continuous improvement of material and process analysis
• Establish requirements for raw materials and ensure compliance
• Work with the Production Team to collate process parameters and prepare formal process and analytical reports as requested.
• Provide support for commercial and technical projects in line with business strategy
• Experience of working within an ISO EN 9001, 14001, environment

Criteria:

• Graduate in materials science or other relevant subject area
• Experience of working in a manufacturing and research and development environment
• Experience of working with graphene an advantage
• Familiar with problem solving tools, root cause analysis, and able to analyse outcomes and trends
• Advanced IT skills
• Internal and external Customer focus with right first-time approach.
• Open minded and flexible with a positive work attitude. Self-motivated and capable of multi-tasking and being reactive to business needs

In return, we are offering;

• Competitive salary (it is our policy not to disclose this on job ads)
• 33 days holiday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Care Cash Back Plan
• Death in service benefit (3 x your salary)
• EMI share options
• Training and Development
• Company Sick Pay
• Free parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Hours of work 08.00 to 16.00 Monday to Friday

It is our intention to respond to every applicant, but due to the volume of CV’s that we receive this is not always feasible. If you have submitted your CV to us and have not been contacted within 2 weeks, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been selected for the shortlist.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £1.00-£2.00 per day

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• Do you have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship?

Work Location: In perso

• Perform QC testing in the laboratory, including calibrations and maintenance, using SEM, and providing SPC analysis via the compilation of data and interpretation of results.
• Oversee product development and testing procedures to identify deviations from quality standards.
• Reviewing specifications for products or processes and Investigate materials assessed as out of specification.
• Work with the Technical Team on continuous improvement of material and process analysis
• Establish requirements for raw materials and ensure compliance
• Work with the Production Team to collate process parameters and prepare formal process and analytical reports as requested.
• Provide support for commercial and technical projects in line with business strategy
• Experience of working within an ISO EN 9001, 14001, environmen