Quality Technician

Yolk Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Annual bonus

Pay progression levels

Pension

Death in Service

Long Service Awards

Leave entitlement

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading manufacturing business in its search for a Quality Test Centre Technician to join its Engineering and Quality team. This role offers a three-shift pattern (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am) with premiums and overtime opportunities, in a production environment with clear progression paths.

The candidate will perform product and materials testing, ensure quality standards, maintain records, and support improvements across manufacturing processes, with potential

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production or quality inspection
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Methodical approach to problem solving and identifying quality issues

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing and analysis of products and materials to ensure specifications are met
• Measure and inspect incoming materials for dimensions and tolerances
• Test metal products and roofing materials to confirm quality standards
• Record test results and maintain quality documentation
• Identify quality issues and report concerns to management
• Monitor testing equipment and perform basic maintenance
• Support product development trials and process improvements
• Carry out finished goods audits and assist with KPIs
• Identify trends in test results and suggest product/process improvements
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and follow health and safety procedures

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Record keeping

Job description

Quality Test Centre Technician

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading manufacturing business in its search for a Quality Test Centre Technician to join its Engineering and Quality team. This is an opportunity to join an established manufacturing environment where you'll carry out product and materials testing, support quality control processes and develop your technical skills, with genuine opportunities for career progression.

The business is looking for someone with experience in manufacturing, production or quality inspection who understands the importance of product standards and accurate testing. Candidates who have carried out quality checks alongside their production duties would be well suited to this opportunity, particularly those with experience working with metal products or similar manufactured materials.

The role operates on a three-shift pattern, Monday to Friday, rotating between mornings (6am-2pm), afternoons (2pm-10pm) and nights (10pm-6am). Shift premiums are paid at 10% for afternoons and 30% for nights, on top of the basic salary. Regular overtime is available, with time and a half paid for overtime and double time on Sundays.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out testing and analysis of manufactured products and core materials to ensure they meet the required specifications.
• Measure and inspect incoming materials, checking dimensions, thicknesses and product tolerances.
• Test metal products, cladding and roofing materials to confirm they meet quality standards.
• Record test results accurately and maintain up-to-date quality documentation.
• Identify quality issues, investigate results and report concerns to management.
• Monitor testing equipment and carry out basic maintenance where required.
• Support product development trials, process improvements and engineering projects.
• Carry out finished goods yard audits and assist with quality performance data and KPIs.
• Identify trends in test results and suggest improvements to products and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment, following quality procedures and health and safety requirements.

What you'll need

• Experience in a manufacturing, production, quality inspection or materials testing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures consistently.
• A methodical approach to problem-solving and identifying potential quality issues.
• Good communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Willingness to work a rotating three-shift pattern, including nights.

And this is what you'll get in return

• Starting salary of £31,470 per annum, plus shift premiums where applicable.
• 10% shift allowance for afternoons and 30% for nights.
• Annual company bonus of up to 10% of salary, based on company performance.
• Four structured pay progression levels.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression into supervisory positions.
• Monday to Friday shifts, with optional weekend overtime available.
• Overtime paid at time and a half, with Sundays paid at double time.
• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, including Christmas shutdown.
• Company pension, with 4% employee and 5% employer contributions.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Company events and Long Service Awards.