Trainee QC Engineer

Sealey Group; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

22 days holiday rising to 25 days

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Staff discount on Sealey products

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Sealey Group in Bury St Edmunds is seeking to recruit a Trainee QC Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis. You will be trained to inspect, assess and test a wide range of tools and equipment to ensure quality and compliance with our standards.

Full training will be provided; the role offers a structured development path, excellent on-site guidance, and exposure to measuring equipment, product testing techniques, and quality procedures as you grow in the QC function.

Qualifications

• A practical and technically minded approach.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in engineering, tools, machinery or technical products.
• Ability to follow procedures and work accurately.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Confident working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out visual and dimensional inspections of products.
• Using measuring and test equipment to verify product specifications.
• Carrying out functional and performance testing.
• Reviewing product specifications, drawings and technical information.
• Identifying and recording product defects and non-conformances.
• Assisting with investigations into product quality issues.
• Recording inspection and test results accurately.
• Working with other departments to help resolve product quality issues.
• Learning to interpret relevant product standards and technical requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Engineering interest

Following procedures

Written and verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Tools

Measuring equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Here at Sealey, we are seeking to recruit aTrainee QC Engineer to join ourteam based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.You will join us on a permanentbasis andin return, you will receive a competitive salaryplus benefits.

The Company

Would you like to work for one of the UK’s leading hand, power tool, and equipment distributors? Established since 1978, Sealey are the preferred choice for the trade within the automotive, agricultural, motorcycle, industrial and engineering market sectors.

Working alongside our experienced QC team, you will be trained to inspect, assess and test a wide variety of products to ensure they meet our required quality, safety and specification standards.

Your responsibilities as our Trainee QC Engineer will develop as your knowledge and experience increase and will include:

• Carrying out visual and dimensional inspections of products.
• Using measuring and test equipment to verify product specifications.
• Carrying out functional and performance testing.
• Reviewing product specifications, drawings and technical information.
• Identifying and recording product defects and non-conformances.
• Assisting with investigations into product quality issues.
• Recording inspection and test results accurately.
• Working with other departments to help resolve product quality issues.
• Learning to interpret relevant product standards and technical requirements.

What we’re looking for in our Trainee QC Engineer:

You do not necessarily need previous QC experience. However, you should have:

• A practical and technically minded approach.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• An interest in engineering, tools, machinery or technical products.
• The ability to follow procedures and work accurately.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using hand tools, measuring equipment or working within an engineering, mechanical, manufacturing or technical environment would be beneficial but is not

Training and development:

Full training will be provided, including the use of inspection and measuring equipment, product testing techniques, quality procedures and the interpretation of technical specifications and standards.

The role is intended to provide a structured development route, allowing the successful candidate to build their technical knowledge and progress within the QC function.

Benefits our Trainee QC Engineer will receive:

• Comprehensive training on our telephone and computer systems and business processes
• 22 days holiday rising to 25 days after qualifying period (pro-rata for part-time hours), plus Public Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Health cash plan
• Staff discount on Dellonda and Sealey products
• Free on-site parking