Quality Technician

Oldbury
2 weeks ago
Create job alert

Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our local Oldbury based client who are seeking a Quality Technician to work at both their Oldbury and Dudley site. The role will be 8 hour days on rotating shifts of 6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm and 10pm to 6am.

Duties and tasks will include:

  • To maintain the Company's quality management system.

  • Day to day quality functions

  • Ensuring manufactured product is compliant to required standards.

  • To determine and implement continuous improvements.

  • Investigation, management and close out of internal and external nonconformities.

  • Continually reviewing effectiveness of raw material supply.

  • Liaising with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues.

  • Identification and management of business risks.

  • Managing change throughout the Company.

  • Ensuring compliance with latest standards, regulations, and legal requirements.

  • Auditing internal external.

  • Inspection duties.

    Candidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following:

  • Experience of working in a Quality Department

  • Experience of operating a QMS within a large manufacturing facility

  • Materials testing / metallurgy of mild steel and stainless-steel products would be an advantage.

  • Experience of automotive supply an advantage, such as PPAP

    Parking is available

    INDLS

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Chemical Analyst

Lab Technician

R&D Technician

QC Lab technician

Quality Manager

Quality & Technical Manager

Get the latest insights and jobs direct. Sign up for our newsletter.

By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Contract vs Permanent Materials Science Jobs: Which Pays Better in 2025?

Materials science sits at the heart of technological innovation, shaping everything from aerospace alloys and nanocomposites to smart polymers and sustainable packaging solutions. The UK, boasting a strong heritage in advanced manufacturing, nanotechnology, and research, offers a vibrant market for materials scientists seeking to push the boundaries of performance, cost-efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Yet, as you navigate the rapidly evolving materials science landscape in 2025, you may wonder: Should I pursue a day‑rate contracting role, a fixed-term contract, or a permanent position? Which choice will pay better, and which best aligns with my career aspirations? This article delves into the pros and cons of each employment model, highlights typical salary or day‑rate expectations, and provides sample take‑home pay scenarios for an evidence-based comparison. Whether you’re researching biomaterials in a lab or implementing advanced composites in automotive manufacturing, understanding these pathways will help you chart a course for success.

Materials‑Science Jobs for Non‑Technical Professionals: Where Do You Fit In?

Beyond the Microscope From battery gigafactories in Sunderland to carbon‑fibre composites for Formula 1 in Silverstone, Britain’s materials‑science sector is booming. Yet most career advice focuses on PhDs wielding scanning‑electron microscopes. The truth? New materials only create value when product, supply‑chain, compliance and commercial experts translate discoveries into market realities. MakeUK’s Advanced Materials Roadmap 2024 estimates that 37 % of advertised materials‑science vacancies in Britain prioritise business, regulatory or project skills over laboratory work. If you excel at strategy, sustainability or storytelling, this guide reveals where you fit in—no lab goggles required.

Johnson Matthey Jobs in 2025: Your Complete UK Guide to Building Tomorrow’s Catalysts, Batteries & Hydrogen Technologies

Founded in 1817 and now employing more than 13,000 people across 30+ countries, Johnson Matthey (JM) has reinvented itself repeatedly—from precious‑metal assayer to global leader in clean‑air catalysts, hydrogen fuel‑cell components and circular‑materials recycling. In 2024 the company opened its first gigafactory‑scale fuel‑cell membrane‑electrode‑assembly (MEA) plant in Royston and announced a £200 m investment in green‑hydrogen catalyst capacity on Teesside. With climate policy accelerating and automotive OEMs racing to decarbonise, JM’s order book—and hiring plan—have never looked stronger. Whether you are a PhD in heterogeneous catalysis, a process‑safety engineer itching to scale bench chemistry to kiloton plants, or a commercial analyst passionate about critical‑minerals strategy, this guide explains how to land a Johnson Matthey job in 2025.