Quality-Driven Production Tester & Fault-Finding Specialist

SWARCO ITS; Melsonby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Birthday off

Perkbox access

Company pension

Training opportunities

Job summary

SWARCO UK is seeking a Production Tester / Quality Inspector to join our team in Melsonby. This hands‑on role combines product testing, quality inspection and fault‑finding with opportunities to support production assembly and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality to ensure products meet drawings and customer requirements, maintain test records and uphold health and safety in a 5S‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in production testing, quality inspection or a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical assembly processes.
• Experience testing electrical or electro‑mechanical products.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment like multimeters and insulation testers.
• Knowledge of quality inspection techniques and quality management processes.
• Good fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Maintain accurate records and complete documentation.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement with 5S principles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual inspections and functional testing of electrical and mechanical products.
• Test products against drawings, specifications, customer requirements and approved procedures.
• Use electrical test equipment, including multimeters and insulation testers, to check performance.
• Investigate defects, troubleshoot problems and support corrective actions.
• Complete accurate test documentation and maintain quality records for traceability.
• Check product labelling and documentation before dispatch.
• Support first‑off inspections and final acceptance testing.
• Ensure test equipment is maintained, calibrated and used safely.
• Assist with production assembly, including wiring and sub‑assembly work when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, testing efficiency and processes.
• Work with Production, Engineering and Quality to resolve issues and share knowledge.
• Maintain a safe, clean 5S working environment.

Skills

Production testing

Quality inspection

Fault finding

Record keeping

IT skills

5S principles

Tools

Multimeters

Insulation testers

Electrical test equipment

Job description

SWARCO UK is seeking a Production Tester / Quality Inspector to join our team in Melsonby. This hands‑on role combines product testing, quality inspection and fault‑finding with opportunities to support production assembly and continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality to ensure products meet drawings and customer requirements, maintain test records and uphold health and safety in a 5S‑driven environment.