Quality Control Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - FIRA International

• Starting salary: £24,479 per annum
• Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Life assurance scheme 
• Legal & General Pension Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Free onsite refreshments 
• Recommend a friend bonus 
• Perks at Work discount scheme 
• Regular training and CPD opportunities 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that test items are correctly handled, stored and conditioned.
• All test preparation (e.g. cutting, sizing, labelling and affixing) to be in accordance with standards and procedures

• Enter and update all job status on testing system as required.
• Conduct all tests to recognised test standard, methodology, FIRA procedures, UKAS and general quality requirements.
• Correctly set up, monitor and measure each test, recording all relevant data.

• Ensure that test results are accurately recorded and collated.
• Produce draft and submit written reports in the correct format

• Understand and apply relevant standards for each test and keep abreast of any developments in standards. 

• Be prepared to assist in any test area and learn additional skills as directed.
• Assist in calibration and maintenance of equipment where necessary
• Assist in accepting all testing deliveries, sign for and book in samples, mark up and ensure located correctly.

• Responsible for health and safety issues within own work area.
• Observe all health and safety regulations and ensure good housekeeping and PPE.

About You

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