Quality Assurance Trainee – Lab Compliance

Element Materials Technology; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual holiday (25 + 8 public)

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with up to 12% total贡献

Flexible Working

Cycle Scheme

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Perks At Work Discount Scheme

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is seeking a highly organised Trainee Quality Coordinator to support its Product Europe UK testing business. The role offers training in quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement within a laboratory environment.

You will work with the Quality Manager and teams to maintain the QMS, assist audits, document controls, and drive small improvements while developing essential QA skills for a career in testing and certification.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science, or Quality Management, or equivalent experience.
• Interest in quality assurance, compliance, or laboratory testing.
• Organised with strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and keep records.
• Willingness to learn about quality standards, audits, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Help keep quality documents, records, and procedures up to date.
• Support audits and investigations into quality issues.
• Identify causes of problems and track corrective actions.
• Help monitor quality performance and improvement activities.
• Handle customer complaints and quality-related inquiries.
• Collaborate with lab staff and management to support quality objectives.
• Learn about product certification, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Degree in engineering/science

Quality assurance interest

Organised

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

MS Excel & Word

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering/Science/Quality

Job description

Element Materials Technology is seeking a highly organised Trainee Quality Coordinator to support its Product Europe UK testing business. The role offers training in quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement within a laboratory environment.

You will work with the Quality Manager and teams to maintain the QMS, assist audits, document controls, and drive small improvements while developing essential QA skills for a career in testing and certification.