Quality Control Technician – Fragrance Manufacturing | North Manchester | Full Training Provided
Salary circa £27,000 per annum plus benefits
Are you passionate about fragrances, quality, and getting things just right? Do you have a sharp sense of smell, great attention to detail, and a curiosity for how fragrances are made?
A leading fragrance manufacturer is looking for a Quality Control Technician to join their growing team in North Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working in a hands‑on lab environment and wants to build a long‑term career in the fragrance industry.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll play a key role in ensuring that every fragrance batch meets the highest standards before it reaches customers. Your day‑to‑day will include:
- Odour comparison and evaluation of manufactured fragrances
- Testing incoming raw materials to ensure consistency and quality
- Analytical testing of fragrances and extracts
- Recording results accurately in the internal ERP system
- Working closely with Production, Planning, Creative, Warehouse and other teams
- Making decisions on non‑conforming materials and supporting corrective actions
- Gaining deep knowledge of fragrance raw materials and supporting other departments with guidance
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys a mix of sensory work, lab testing, and cross‑department collaboration.
What we’re looking for
You don’t need fragrance experience — full training is provided — but you do need:
- A good sense of smell and a genuine interest in fragrances
- A scientific degree or equivalent
- Strong attention to detail
- Previous lab experience in either odour testing, olfactory testing, wet chemistry testing or GC analysis.
- Ability to work as part of a busy, supportive team
- Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook; ERP experience a bonus)
- Good understanding of lab health & safety
- No nut allergies due to raw material exposure
If you’re proactive, curious, and love learning, you’ll thrive here.
What’s in it for you
- Full on‑the‑job training
- Supportive team environment
- Exposure to both sensory and analytical testing
- Opportunity to develop specialist fragrance knowledge
- Clear processes, strong quality culture, and a business that invests in its people
Location
North Manchester – on‑site role, commutable from Bury, Salford etc.,
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