Luxfer MEL Technologies
Quality Control Analyst - Maternity Cover (6-12 months)
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Quality Control Analyst – Magnesium | 6–12 Month Maternity Cover
Manchester | Standard office hours | 37 hours per week | £29,000–£33,000 depending on experience
Bring your analytical experience to a specialist materials business where the quality of your work has a direct impact on production, customers, and products used in demanding industries. Luxfer MEL Technologies is looking for an experienced Quality Control Analyst to join our Manchester Materials Quality Control team on a full-time fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.
You will carry out hands-on analysis, testing, and inspection primarily across our magnesium product range, supporting incoming materials, in-process control, and final product release. This is an excellent opportunity for an analyst who enjoys practical laboratory work, understands the importance of accurate and traceable results, and can confidently support a busy manufacturing operation.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and analyze raw materials, in-process samples, and finished magnesium products.
- Carry out metallurgical and analytical testing using techniques such as OES, XRF, tensile, and corrosion testing.
- Inspect material against specifications and visual standards, identifying and escalating nonconformities.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and traceable records, equipment checks, and calibration status.
- Work closely with Production, Quality, and technical colleagues to deliver timely results and support investigations.
- Contribute to safe working, audits, method improvements, 5S, and continuous improvement.
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What You’ll Bring
- Relevant experience in an industrial laboratory or manufacturing quality-control environment.
- A degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical expertise.
- Experience testing or inspecting metallic materials would be an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail, sound numerical skills, and the confidence to interpret and challenge results.
- A disciplined approach to procedures, safety, traceability, and right-first-time work.
- Clear communication and the ability to organize priorities independently in a fast-moving environment.
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Why Join Luxfer?
- Competitive salary of £29,000–£33,000 depending on experience.
- Standard office hours and a clearly defined 6–12 month contract.
- Varied, practical analytical work supporting specialist magnesium products.
- A collaborative quality team with close links to manufacturing and technical specialists.
- The opportunity to contribute immediately, broaden your metallurgical-testing experience, and make a visible impact.
- On-site parking, canteen facilities, and employee support benefits in line with company policy.
If you are an experienced analyst who combines technical accuracy with a practical, responsive approach, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply with a CV showing how your laboratory, metallurgical testing, and quality-control experience meets the requirements of the role.
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