Quality Control Analyst

About HMG

Our passion is to be the best, not the biggest, paint company in the world, that customers want to work with, and the most talented people want to work for.

Established in 1930 HMG Paints has grown to become the UK’s Leading Independent Paint Manufacturer. We are a family business with many generations of families working across the business. Our culture is important to us in achieving our vision. We all share a passion to improve; improve ourselves, our coatings, our community and improve as a company.

For this HMG have accepted numerous awards such as the UK Coatings Care award, Family Business of the Year and were the first independent UK Paint Company to be awarded British Standards quality BS5750 (FM1524). HMG are seeking a reliable, motivated Quality Control Analyst to join the Internal Quality Control team. This is a hands-on role testing both raw materials and finished products to specifications as well as involvement in the development, improvement and maintenance of Quality Control Systems.

Key Duties

• Undertake QC testing in line with product specifications and test requirements.
• Compose, update / maintain & deliver any procedures or associated systems that are required to comply with new and emerging standards that the company chooses to adopt.
• Working to instructions and targets
• To work in collaboration with the R&D department when working with raw materials or formulation development aimed at improving product reliability.
• To test specific raw materials, for example resin systems on receipt of goods and record results. Inform the appropriate personnel should an issue be detected.
• Action multiple projects at the same time to pre-defined requirements, delivery on time and to budgetary constraints.
• Assist with preparation for audit processes, both internally and externally when appropriate.
• Ensure all documentation required to support and operate new and existing QC systems is delivered to the business and service providers at appropriate stages in the project lifecycle
• Maintaining a clean, safe and tidy work area
• Attending work reliably and on time

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• English, Maths, Science GCSE Grade 4 or above
• Competent user of Microsoft Office suite (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, SharePoint)
• Have the agility and resilience to overcome obstacles and solve problems.
• A great attitude and the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• To work flexibly, if required.
• Willingness and ability to learn new processes
• Good attention to detail
• (Ideally) Previous experience in Quality Control background but full training will be offered to successful candidate

At HMG we offer colleagues a range of benefits some of the highlights include:

• Profit share
• Opportunities for Training and Development (NVQ’s, HNC’s/HND’s, MBA’s, Coatings Training Institute)
• Competitive Salary
• Flexible working -1pm Friday finish
• Paid holiday entitlement increasing with service
• All bank holidays off
• Christmas and New Years break
• Day off and Double Pay on your birthday
• Free onsite Parking
• Accessible by public transport (Nearest Bus Stop: Rochdale Road – 0.3 miles, Nearest Tram Stop: Queens Road – 0.5 miles, Nearest Train Station: Victoria Station – 1 mile)
• Onsite subsidised canteen
• Annual staff BBQ                                 
• Charity fundraising events/activities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in Service
• Digital GP Access for employees and immediate family.
• Wellbeing hub which covers three core area of wellbeing: financial wellbeing, mental wellbeing, and physical wellbeing.
• Bereavement support & Funeral planning