Quality Technician

Yolk Recruitment; Wales; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Shift premiums 10% afternoons, 30% for

Annual bonus up to 10%

Four pay progression levels

Career progression into supervisory

24 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension 4% employee, 5% boss

Death in Service

Company events

Long Service Awards

Descripción de la vacante

Yolk Recruitment is assisting a leading manufacturing business to hire a Quality Test Centre Technician for its Engineering and Quality team. You will conduct product and materials testing, support quality control processes and develop technical skills with clear opportunities for career progression.

The role offers a three-shift pattern Monday to Friday (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am) with premiums, overtime, a competitive starting salary and a pension, plus a pathway into supervisory roles.

Formación

• Experience in a manufacturing, production or quality inspection environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures consistently.
• Methodical approach to problem-solving and identifying potential quality issues.
• Good communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out testing and analysis of manufactured products and core materials to ensure they meet specifications.
• Measure and inspect incoming materials, checking dimensions, thicknesses and tolerances.
• Test metal products, cladding and roofing materials to confirm quality standards.
• Record test results accurately and maintain quality documentation.
• Identify quality issues, investigate results and report concerns to management.
• Monitor testing equipment and perform basic maintenance where required.
• Support product development trials, process improvements and engineering projects.
• Carry out finished goods yard audits and assist with quality KPIs.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing experience

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Documentation/record keeping

Problem solving

Independent working

Descripción del empleo

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