Quality Technician

Role: Quality Technician Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week (Office Based) We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Quality Technician to join our manufacturing team in Knutsford. This is an exciting time to join the fastest growing and most successful family-owned valve manufacturer in the UK. About Us With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth – as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We’re a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives. What You’ll Be Doing * Resolve material certification issues identified by the certificate checking team with Suppliers/Stockist/Test House/Mill in a timely manner. This could be missing, or incorrect, information and poor-quality copies. * Liaise with the Engineering and Quality departments for further guidance relating to certification queries. * Advise/assist suppliers on material certificates and specifications, providing training where necessary. * Conduct witness testing of products at test houses, ensuring that they comply with the relevant company and customer specific quality standards. * Identifying areas for improvement and contributing to the development of quality policies. * Conduct internal quality management system audits and product and process audits. * Support the receipt, recording, investigation and analysis of customer returned products (e.g. CAR’s & 8D’s). * Support the Supplier Development Engineer with the management of the supply chain, including performance review visits, supplier audits and raising and monitoring corrective action reports (CAR’s) where required. * Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as procedures, work instructions, quality alerts and forms. * Investigate instances of product and process failure and conduct effective root cause analysis- implement robust corrective actions with proven problem-solving techniques such as 8D and 5Y. What You’ll Bring * Knowledge of quality testing methods * Proficient in Microsoft Office * GCSE min Grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English * Experience in interpreting engineering material standards * Familiarity with relevant standards such as ISO 9001, API * Familiarity with quality methodologies * Reliability and a detail-oriented approach. * Be a pro-active team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. * Have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills. What’s On Offer? * Salary range £28,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience and qualifications + discretionary annual bonus * Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, offering free and confidential support. * A company pension scheme to help you plan for the future. * Medical cash plan benefits, covering essential healthcare costs such as dental treatment, check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy, and more. * Training opportunities to support your career development. * Long service awards, recognising your continued commitment. * Increased annual leave based on length of service. Hours of work are 40 hours over Monday to Friday, 8:30am till 5pm