Product Quality Technician

4 weeks ago


Workington, Cumbria, United Kingdom Holmen Full time
Job Summary

Holmen is seeking a Product Quality Technician to join their team at the Workington Mill. This role will provide support to the Mill in the form of calibration, product testing, monitoring, investigation and administrative services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Compiling summary reports on production quality losses.
  • Investigating quality issues & support Mill activities for product quality improvement.
  • Maintaining customer information for Production areas to support Customer Awareness activities.
  • Maintaining board reference standards & defect library & defect codes.
  • Advising on referred quality decisions and on fitness for purpose of product.
  • Reviewing production records and feedback on decision making proficiency.
  • Co-ordinating testing and evaluation for inter-lab comparisons.
  • Implementing agreed changes to board standards and instrumentation.
Desirable Skills
  • Understanding of spreadsheet applications and statistical analysis.
  • Attention to detail, accurate and methodical.
  • Self-organised and analytical.
  • Scientific or engineering background preferably to degree level.
  • Knowledge of the paperboard manufacturing process.
  • Excellent knowledge of the Company's IT system.
  • Good knowledge of quality management system requirements.
  • Support with Product Safety & Compliance testing.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary.
  • Fantastic Contributory pension plan.
  • Life assurance.
  • A range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing.
  • Opportunities to develop and grow.
  • Full PPE and annual uniform/PPE allowance.
  • On site Occupational Health.
  • On-site staff canteen.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Exclusive staff discounts and deals through Benefit Hub.
  • Social Club with regular events throughout the year.
  • Family friendly procedures including enhanced maternity leave and menopause procedure.
About Holmen

Holmen is a Swedish business and a member of the Holmen Group. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients' customers. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.

Holmen's operations are powered by the forest. The growing trees, the water rushing down the mighty rivers and the wind blowing through the treetops. This is the heart of Holmen, a business built around the forest ecocycle and the renewable products we can create from it. Our business areas are Forest, Renewable Energy, Wood Products, Paperboard and Paper. With a workforce of 3 500 people, we create a sustainable future and value for shareholders, customers and society with courage, commitment and responsibility.

Premium paperboard and innovative paper products from fresh fibre. Holmen produces premium paperboard and innovative paper products for everything from cosmetics, electronics, pharmaceuticals and food to books, magazines, advertising and transport packaging. Our products are appreciated by conscious customers due to their exceptional properties and low climate footprint. We use fresh fibre from sustainably managed and certified forests. Our production and processing facilities are located in Braviken, Hallstavik, Iggesund and Strömsbruk in Sweden and Workington in the UK.



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