At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and test materials and products to ensure top-notch quality standards.
- Company: Established manufacturing business in Glenrothes with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 4-day working week with flexible shifts and training opportunities.
- Other info: Great chance for growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a hands-on role where your attention to detail makes a real difference.
- Qualifications: Practical experience in quality inspection or testing is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 28440 - 34760 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a Quality Technician to join an established manufacturing business based in Glenrothes. This is a hands-on role working closely with Production to ensure materials and finished products meet the required quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
What you'll be doing:
- Inspecting and testing incoming raw materials
- Carrying out quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
- Testing and inspecting finished products against specifications
- Recording test and inspection results accurately
- Identifying and reporting non-conforming materials or products
- Supporting investigations into quality issues, customer complaints and returns
- Maintaining quality and inspection documentation
- Working closely with Production and other departments to resolve quality issues
- Supporting audits and working within established quality procedures
- Contributing to continuous improvement activities
What we're looking for:
We are interested in speaking with candidates who have some practical experience of quality, inspection or testing within a manufacturing or production environment. Experience of the following would be beneficial:
- Product or material inspection and testing
- Working to specifications and quality standards
- Non-conformances or quality investigations
- ISO or other Quality Management Systems
- Recording and maintaining quality documentation
- Using inspection or testing equipment
- Continuous improvement
Some training can be provided, and the company is particularly interested in people with the right attitude, good attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Once trained, you will need to be comfortable working independently and making appropriate quality decisions during your shift.
Hours & Shift Pattern:
Following an initial 4-6 week training period working Monday-Friday on day shift, you will move onto an alternating days and nights pattern:
- Week 1: Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-6:00pm
- Week 2: Monday-Thursday, 6:00pm-6:00am
If you have experience within manufacturing and have been involved in quality checks, inspection or testing, even if Quality isn't currently your job title, I’d be interested in hearing from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
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