Testing Technician - Training provided

E3 Recruitment; Leek; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in Construction Materials is seeking a Quality Testing Technician to manage QA and QC functions at their site near Buxton. The ideal candidate will oversee quality metrics, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead a team in continuous improvement initiatives. A driving license is essential due to site location. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary of up to £26,000, performance bonus, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance-Based Annual Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Comprehensive Company Pension Scheme

33 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience in a quality-focused role within Raw Materials manufacturing is preferred.
• Must have a full UK Driving Licence due to site location.

Responsibilities

• Manage resource requirements for QA and QC departments.
• Oversee recruitment and training to maintain team staffing levels.
• Report on quality metrics at site and business levels.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP guidelines and regulations.
• Lead and participate in regulatory and customer audits.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Job description

A globally recognised leader within Construction Materials manufacturing, committed to delivering innovative products that significantly enhance the lives of their customers worldwide are looking for a Quality Testing Technician to join their team based at their site in the Buxton area.

With continuous growth driven by investment in both development and technology, they are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Testing Technician to join the team at their Buxton site.

Salary & Benefits of the Testing Technician

• Competitive Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum
• Performance-Based Annual Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Location - Waterhouses (10 miles East of Leek)
• Comprehensive Company Pension Scheme
• 33 Days Annual Leave
• Full UK Driving Licence is required due to site location

Role Overview for the Testing Technician

As a Quality Manager, you will provide leadership and management across both Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions at our site. This pivotal role will involve the planning and coordination of activities to meet product release schedules, ensuring the highest standards of product quality, customer service, and safety compliance are achieved. You will manage a team, set operational targets, and ensure that site Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities of the Testing Technician

• Lead forward planning and manage resource requirements for both QA and QC departments.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management to ensure that the team is adequately staffed with qualified professionals.
• Gather, analyse, and report on quality metrics at both site and business levels.
• Interpret and apply European and US cGMP guidelines and regulations, ensuring their integration into the site's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Champion key quality systems on-site, including Change Control, Validation, and Cleaning Validation processes.
• Lead and participate in regulatory and customer audits.
• Provide expert guidance and support on Quality and cGMP issues to cross-functional departments.
• Investigate and resolve incidents, Out of Specification (OOS) and Out of Tolerance (OOT) results, ensuring that root cause analysis is conducted, and corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) are implemented.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration within QA and QC teams.
• Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance QA and QC processes.

Essential Qualifications and Experience of the Testing Technician

Ideally previous managerial experience in a quality-focused role within Raw Materials manufacturing; however, this is not essential.