Trainee Production Tester & Quality Inspector (Hands-On)

SWARCO AG; Richmond; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday off

Company Pension

Perkbox benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

SWARCO AG in Melsonby is offering a Trainee Production Tester / Quality Inspector role. This full-time, permanent position provides hands-on training to test electrical and mechanical products, inspect against specs, and document results.

You’ll learn to identify faults and support repairs, with progression toward independent testing and inspection responsibilities. You’ll join a collaborative team focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement, gaining exposure to assembly, testing and

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and pride in producing work to a high standard.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take part in training.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Reliable, organised and proactive approach to work.
• An interest in engineering, manufacturing, product testing or quality.
• Previous experience isn’t essential, but it would be helpful if you have worked in a manufacturing, production, engineering or quality environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test electrical, mechanical and electro‑mechanical products.
• Assist with functional testing and check products against engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Record test results accurately and maintain quality documentation and photographs.
• Identify faults, defects and quality issues, and support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ensure products are correctly labelled, documented and ready for dispatch.
• Learn to use testing equipment safely and correctly.
• Support production assembly activities, including cable preparation, wiring, connector termination and sub‑assembly work.
• Assist with PCB assembly and repair tasks where appropriate training has been provided.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Team player

Basic literacy and numeracy

Basic computer skills

Interest in engineering/manufacturing

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Testing equipment

Job description

SWARCO AG in Melsonby is offering a Trainee Production Tester / Quality Inspector role. This full-time, permanent position provides hands-on training to test electrical and mechanical products, inspect against specs, and document results.

You’ll learn to identify faults and support repairs, with progression toward independent testing and inspection responsibilities. You’ll join a collaborative team focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement, gaining exposure to assembly, testing and