Production Quality Technician in Dewsbury

UNICAT Catalyst is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality catalysts and adsorbent materials. We serve industries worldwide, including oil, gas, petrochemical, DRI, methanol, ammonia, and hydrogen. Our mission is built upon three core values:

• Innovative Catalyst and Process Technology Partner: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions.
• Dedicated Collaboration: We work closely with partners to develop effective solutions.
• Adaptable and Flexible: We focus on enhancing customer profitability, sustainability, and efficiency.

Employee Benefits:

• Free eye test (free pair of glasses worth up to £50)
• Yearly health check
• Discretionary Annual bonus Scheme
• Death-in-service benefit (up to three times annual salary)
• Pension (company matched up to 6%)
• Onsite parking
• Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days)

Position: Production Quality Technician

Location: Dewsbury

Hours: 2 days at 12 hrs, 06:00 - 18:00 followed by 2 nights at 12 hours, 18:00 - 06:00 and 4 days off.

Salary: £14.50 per hour + 50p/hour attendance bonus and £2,000 per annum shift allowance

Job Overview: The person appointed will support the Quality Manager and Shift Skills Development Managers in their monitoring and verification of quality adherence, specific to production and process procedures within the manufacturing areas. They will fundamentally ensure that the specified and achievable quality standards from the various production routes on site are always maintained. This role also involves supporting the Quality Engineer with the creation and drafting of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for review and approval, as well as communication with the Shift Managers to assist in their decision-making based on the quality testing results gathered during production.

Expectation of role:

• To verify and validate that manufactured product is produced and passed to the next routing stage at the correct quality and expected specification.
• Assist the Quality Engineer in the drafting and development of SOPs, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
• Collaborate with the SSDM to support them with final decisions using data from testing and quality checks.
• A “hands on” role requiring a conscientious approach to operating and maintaining the quality inspection and assurance processes and procedures in an organized manner and conducted within the appropriate test environment and prescribed protocol.
• This is a technical and analytic role and therefore requires a relevant work history or appropriate Scientific, Engineering or Technical qualifications to Degree Level or equivalent.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to investigate internal rejections using root cause tools such as 5 Whys.
• Be a proactive team player with a can-do attitude, focused on preventative solutions rather than fault-finding alone.
• This is a shift aligned role following the same shift pattern as our production teams.
• Training will be provided in Quality Systems, Statistical Process Control and lean manufacturing during the first secondment.

Specific Duties:

• Verification of the production processes with independent responsibility for control of quality specifications.
• Validating all shift quality analysis reporting by implementing ‘spot check’ activity and recording.
• Assist in the shift training of new starters to rapidly enhance their appreciation of required product quality.
• Assist the Quality Engineer in compiling and updating SOP documentation for approval.
• Support the SSDM by providing accurate testing data and assisting with quality-related decision-making.
• Investigate and document root causes for internal rejections using structured methods like 5 Whys.
• Inform Quality Manager and Shift Management of any occurrence or foreseeable occurrence likely to impact product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures whilst maintaining high standards of housekeeping, with attention to the company’s five core mission areas.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience of Quality Control & Assurance within the Manufacturing Sector.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Quality focused with an eye for detail.
• Ideally some experience with Laboratory Testing.
• A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Equivalent would be preferable.