Quality Assurance - QA​/QC Technician, Quality Engineering

ABOUT YOU As the Technician, you will be a motivated and detail-oriented individual with excellent organisational skills and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work. You will have good verbal and written communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and be able to manage your workload effectively to meet deadlines. A degree or HND in Science or Engineering is preferred, while previous laboratory experience, particularly within a metallurgy environment, would be advantageous.

Most importantly, you will have a proactive approach, a willingness to learn, and a strong focus on quality and safety. Required skills and experience:
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel. Good verbal and written communication skills Degree or HND in science / engineering preferred Experience working in a laboratory environment preferably metallurgy related would be beneficial. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY This is an exciting opportunity to join our metallurgical team on a six-month temporary basis, supporting manufacturing quality control and supplier approval activities.

You'll gain hands-on experience preparing and assessing materials and test specimens while working in a collaborative laboratory environment. The role offers exposure to a wide range of metallurgical testing processes, the chance to work alongside experienced technical professionals, and the opportunity to contribute to maintaining the high standards of quality expected by our clients. Whether you are looking to build on existing laboratory experience or take the next step in your scientific or engineering career, this role provides valuable industry experience within a leading testing environment.

Key activities:

Receive, collect items, samples for testing or examination and record in the relevant booking in system. Prepare samples and carry out assessments against client specifications. Manage personal workloads to ensure KPI turnaround time targets are maintained. Ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard. WHAT WE OFFER We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards.

We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs. Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.