Quality Test Centre Technician in Cardiff, South Glamorgan

MS734 – Quality Test Centre Technician

Location: Cardiff 

Salary: Circa £31,470.40 per annum 

Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Quality Test Centre Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for testing and analysing manufactured products and materials within a controlled laboratory environment, ensuring they meet the required specifications and quality standards. The role will also involve recording test results, identifying areas for improvement and supporting product and process development.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carrying out laboratory testing and analysis of manufactured products to ensure they meet required specifications.
• Testing core materials and checking incoming materials against quality standards.
• Recording test results accurately and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
• Identifying trends, quality issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Conducting finished goods yard audits.
• Supporting the preparation and analysis of operational KPI data.
• Monitoring testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Supporting product and process development trials.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe laboratory environment.
• Highlighting any quality concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Supporting the Engineering and Quality teams with various projects.
• Ensuring compliance with Factory Production Control requirements and relevant standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong mathematical, analytical and technical skills.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to interpret test results and material behaviours.
• Good investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures accurately.
• Logical and methodical approach to work.
• Good organisational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of statistical packages would be advantageous.
• Previous laboratory or testing experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to safely operate laboratory equipment and carry out basic mechanical maintenance.