Quality Control Lab Technician

Farrow & Ball – Quality Control Technician, Wimborne (FTC 9 months)

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our Research & Technical Development team in Wimborne as a Quality Control Technician.

Farrow & Ball are a luxury British lifestyle brand that prides itself in creating richly pigmented paint and handcrafted wallpaper, using print methods dating back 300 years and the finest quality ingredients.

The unique Farrow & Ball look transforms modern and traditional homes, large and small, inside and out. Established in Dorset in 1946, we have grown over the last 75 years and now proudly have 60 showrooms worldwide with a global network of stockists.

The key to our success is the people behind the paint: from the team handcrafting each tin to showroom staff to support functions, our shared passion ensures customers have a positive, engaging experience at every stage of their journey with us.

As the Quality Control Technician, you will ensure that every product produced by Farrow & Ball is manufactured to the highest quality and meets the agreed specification before despatch.

What we expect from you

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake routine quality control tests as outlined by the Quality Control Procedures. Testing to include Viscosity , Colour Measurement, Rheology and HPLC Analysis
• Prepare samples for retention, to record results for batch testing on our internal IT system
• To provide corrections to production batches where required
• Carry out Complaint investigation
• Carry out Microbial and Environmental testing in line testing plan
• Ensure that all laboratory equipment is within calibration

Key Attributes:

• Good communicator
• Can work both well within a team and across the wider business
• Understanding of the paint manufacturing process
• Previous experience in a detailed and quality focused job role
• Good colour perception
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science (Chemistry or Physics), English and Maths

What you can expect from us

• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays
• Annual salary reviews, based on individual performance
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Generous staff discount on F&B products
• Access to our retail discounts platform
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Sick Pay
• Group Pension Scheme, matched by F&B
• Life Assurance
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season Ticket Loans for travel

At Farrow & Ball, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is an integral part of who we are and how we do business. We believe diversity is the key to creativity. So, we’re committed to creating an environment where differences are valued, people are treated fairly and everyone is free to truly be themselves.

We welcome applications from everyone who wants to work with us, and particularly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to get in touch. We’re more than happy to offer reasonable adjustments or additional support during your application process, so simply let us know how we can help.