QC Technician

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 3 - 4 months Hours: Late shift, 2pm - 10pm, Monday - Friday Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36247 Polytec are looking for a QC Technician to…

Engineering
Pay rate £17/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 18 August 2026

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Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8)
Type of Work: Temporary
Duration: 3 - 4 months
Hours: Late shift, 2pm - 10pm, Monday - Friday
Salary: £17 per hour
Job Reference: 36247

Polytec are looking for a QC Technician to complete a specific project for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. The role involves ensuring that components for a medical device product meet strict quality and regulatory standards.

While having your own transport would be beneficial, the location is also accessible by train.

Responsibilities:
* Inspection of small plastic components using a microscope
* Accurately recording pass / fail, maintaining quality records

Requirements:
* Experience in materials inspection
* Handling of small plastic components
* Attention to detail, good dexterity and familiarity with quality requirements
* Experience using a microscope for inspection of components
* Capable of maintaining quality standards whilst completing repetitive tasks

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

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