Materials Quality Technologist

Are you curious, detail-oriented, and looking to build a career in a specialist area? An opportunity has arisen to join WJ Products Ltd as a Materials Quality Technologist for undertaking quality control and related duties on manufactured hot applied or thermoplastic road marking products. This role is an excellent opportunity as a first or next step into a career that offers both stability and opportunity to grow in a unique and supportive environment.

WJ Products Ltd manufactures high-quality road marking materials for the highway construction and maintenance sector. We are the production arm of the WJ Group, the UK's leading contractor for road marking, surface treatment products and specialist services.

With sites near Milton Keynes and Bradford, our team provide full technical functions including support, in-situ testing, and monitoring for all WJ Contracting divisions and their clients.

This is a full-time and permanent position based at our offices near Milton Keynes working Monday - Friday.

What will you do?

Based in our brand new, purpose-built laboratory your key responsibilities will include:

• Performing quality control (QC) testing on manufactured products
• Supporting product investigations and customer feedback processes
• Supporting calibrating laboratory equipment and ensuring quality standards
• Assisting in raw material evaluation and product development
• Maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment
• Ensuring all tasks are undertaken safely and in a timely manner
• In addition, some participation in site visits may be required.

You will be part of a collaborative and friendly team where your input is valued. While some tasks are routine, you'll have the chance to contribute to product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you will bring

• Ideally, several years' laboratory experience in a materials field or similar discipline 
• Preferably qualified to minimum of A level in chemistry and physics or to an equivalent standard
• Sound technical aptitude and analytical skills
• Well organised and methodical but with a creative and flexible approach
• Capable of working on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Computer literate with excellent verbal and written skills
• Full driving licence

Why Join Us?

If you want to be part of an inclusive, supportive workplace that values diversity and collaboration and work in a modern facility with room to learn, grow and develop new skills then apply now.

You will also receive :

• £23,500 - £27,000 depending on experience 
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 
• Join a team that genuinely values professional growth and innovation
• Further training opportunities and ongoing career development
• Death in service cover
• Free on-site parking
• Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan – Includes 24/7 GP
• Metal Health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on purchases including fashion, holidays, entertainment, car hire, health and beauty and even weekly shopping from major supermarkets.

Become part of a company that has led the road marking industry from our inception. Shape the future with WJ. Apply now

WJ are a Disability Committed employer - If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process, please reach out to us directly at [email protected]

WJ is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement before any stated closing date should we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All applications received prior to the closing date will be considered equally, and the recruitment process will be conducted fairly and transparently.