Mego Employment is actively seeking a skilled Quality Technician to play a key role in our client's laboratory operations.
As a Quality Technician, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the advancement of critical technologies.

Our client is a distinguished manufacturing company in Plymouth with a legacy spanning over 75 years.
Serving industries such as Aerospace, Nuclear, Energy, Medical, Oil and Gas, and High-Performance sectors, the company maintains an exceptional standard of service.

This role entails a rotating 3-shift pattern (Earlies: 6 am - 2 pm, Backs: 2 pm - 10 pm, Nights: 10 pm - 6 am) from Monday to Friday.

Person Specification:

• Motivation and Drive: Proactive and self-motivated with a commitment to maintaining high productivity and trustworthiness.


• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Effective communication at all business levels and with customers when necessary.


• Process-Driven: Accurate and diligent worker with a drive for continuous professional development and improvement.


• Resilience: Ability to remain calm, consistent, and deliver results in stressful situations.

Job Specification:

• Operate safely, identifying and addressing safety concerns, and participate in culture and performance improvement programs.


• Contribute to a self-managed team environment.


• Conduct recognized tests on specimens, reporting results promptly.


• Operate mechanical test equipment in accordance with customer and international standards.


• Prepare specimens for timely microstructural analysis, ensuring accurate data recording.


• Utilize Information Systems for report generation and communications.


• Prepare data for routine analysis, trials, and diagnostic interpretation reports.


• Utilize statistical tools and engage in team exercises to enhance laboratory and business operations.


• Mentor and coach non-technical personnel in operational performance.


• Ad-hoc overtime may be required to support seasonal business changes.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English is desirable.


• Experience in a high-throughput laboratory with a focus on meeting deadlines.


• Practical knowledge of operating analytical equipment and problem-solving skills for equipment-related issues.


• Interpersonal skills for interpreting data and communicating operational changes to reset equipment.

Apply now, and we will contact you to discuss the role further.

Mego Employment LTD acts as an employment agency for permanent staff and an employment business for temporary workers.