Quality Control Analyst - Maternity Cover (6-12 months)

Job Title:	Quality Control Analyst – Maternity Cover (6–12 months)
Reports to:	Martyn Deakin
Responsible to:	Head of Materials Quality Control
Department:	Materials Quality Control
Location:	Manchester

About Us
Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in high-performance magnesium and zirconium materials used in demanding applications worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Analyst to join our Manchester Materials Quality Control team on a full-time, 6–12 month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.

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 analyse 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.

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.

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.

 

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.