Quality Technician

Kaminsky Consulting; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Maidstone is seeking a Quality Technician to support R&D projects related to product durability. The role includes testing samples and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, 8am-4pm working hours, KPI bonuses, and enhanced company pension among other benefits.

Benefits

KPI bonus

3x life assurance

Employee welfare program

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Experience with R&D projects focused on product durability.
• Ability to execute tests according to UKAS standards.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and documenting R&D projects.
• Prepare and test samples to assess durability.
• Collaborate with teams to evaluate new solutions.

Skills

Health and Safety compliance

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Overview

Our client is a market leading manufacturing group looking to develop their team within the factory with the recruitment of a Quality Technician. Unrivalled development and learning available to become knowledgeable within moulding and automation manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, executing and documenting R&D projects, including those focused on product durability and innovation.
• Prepare and test samples in accordance with UKAS standards, including freeze/thaw cycles and other long-term durability assessments.
• Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams to prototype and evaluate new solutions and construction methods.
• Initiate, as well as support investigations into product performance and contribute to research programmes replicating field conditions in laboratory settings.
• Work on projects aimed at minimising waste in addition to projects assessing the impact of new and related materials.
• Conduct scheduled calibrations, including plant calibrations, to save money, and maintain lab equipment to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
• Maintain and update documentation to support ISO standards.
• Provide technical input for development projects.

Requirements

• Promoting and complying with Health and Safety policies to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers.
• Communicating awareness of risks and hazards to all personnel and maintaining necessary controls.
• Developing self within the role and participating in training and developmental activities assigned.
• Establishing self as a subject matter expert in designated technical/professional/operational discipline.

What’s in it for you

• Salary circa £36,000
• Monday - Friday working 8am-4pm
• KPI bonus
• 3x life assurance in salary
• Employee welfare program
• Enhanced company pension