Quality Specialist - Coatings (Metallic)

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Quality Specialist to join their team in Llanelli. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Science and a solid understanding of coating processes. Responsibilities include providing technical expertise, coordinating product development activities, and supporting quality data reporting. The role offers competitive pay and multiple benefits, including opportunities for progression and paid holidays.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Exclusive online discounts

Referrals bonus

Opportunity for progression

Dedicated support team

Qualifications

• Good understanding of coating processes and technical expertise in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and six sigma principles.
• Ability to provide meaningful data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to manufacturing and support product development.
• Coordinate product development coating activities with strategic direction.
• Support quality data reporting and engage with various stakeholders.

Skills

Problem solving techniques

Analytical techniques

Effective communication skills

IT skills (Word, Excel, MINITAB)

Education

Degree or equivalent in Science

Job description

Hi,

Are you an experienced Quality Specialist? Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team? Are you based in or around Trostre?

We have a Quality Specialist role available within TATA Steel's site. Are you a product development & R&D driven individual? Liaising with the customer technical support team. If you are driven by precision and committed to maintaining the highest quality standards, we invite you to help shape our future.

Role: Quality Specialist – Coatings (Metallic)

Location: Tata Steel, Trostre, Maes-Ar-Ddafen Road, Llanelli SA14 9SD (100% site based)

Pay: £32,000, £16.86ph

Contract length: 12 months initially

Shift Patterns: All 36.5 hours per week, Monday – Thursday and Friday 08:30 – 15:45

Start: January 2026 but pending the successful result of a medical, which does require a drug and alcohol test

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to Manufacturing works areas; assisting with product and process development activities. Documenting these developments and engaging with stakeholders.
• Coordinate product development coating activities with direction from the strategic committee including interactions with External bodies, R&D, Commercial and Works based personnel.
• Coordinate/support SLA activities on behalf of the Q&PD Manager.
• As necessary contribute to external standard committees and discussion thereof.
• Support the works CAPEX plans to ensure effective rollout.
• Provide key quality data and analysis as agreed with Manufacturing.
• Provide expert advice in the development of Tinplate and Tin free steel metallic applications.
• Supervise academic students (Eng Docs) in their respective projects.
• Follow safety activities/adherence within the team e.g. SWPs, risk assessments, etc. ensuring that it is in compliance with all Company, Business and Works policies.

Essential requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Science
• Good through process knowledge of the business and in-depth understanding of coating processes.
• Knowledge of problem solving techniques, analytical techniques, and computational competence in data acquisition/manipulation.
• An understanding of current technological advances and worldwide capabilities ('best practice') within the relevant coating process with understanding of Tinplate product and process developments.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement /six sigma principles.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Should possess excellent IT and analytical skills; effective use of Word, Excel, MINITAB or similar are essential to this role.
• Ability to assess data analysis, provide reporting and interpretation of results in a meaningful manner.
• Individuals must have effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ensure individual projects are recorded and presented in a structured format.
• A job holder must be able to oversee complex problem analysis and present it to all levels. It is essential that work is carried out to a high level of safety and quality at all times.

Benefits

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

If you are interested please reply to this email and we can go from there!

All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks