Laboratory Tech Analysis - Skilled Technician - J

Job Title: Laboratory Tech Analysis - Skilled Technician

Location: Wolverhampton EMC

Rate: £23.60ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £17.69ph on a PAYE basis

Employment Type: Contract (Currently financed 30th September 2026)

Hours: Standard 39 Hours Per Week - Shifts (see below)

Reference: J

Duties

• Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes, as required by engineering specifications or drawings.
• Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly.
• Perform teardowns of stators and frames, using destructive equipment, e.g. Bandsaws.
• Perform visual weld inspection testing and ultrasonic testing of spot welds.
• Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets and porosity content.
• Perform radiographic analysis of components.
• Support investigation of product quality issues with cross functional teams.
• Ensure internal and external audit compliance to standards including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Compliance to Health and Safety procedures by ensuring all safety metrics are achieved, including identifying safety hazards and risks and supporting implementation of corrective action.
• Adhere to local working documents and lab practices, e.g. 5S, Local Work Instructions, Autonomous Maintenance Tasks, Risk & COSHH assessments.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Essential Skills

• Experienced in using preparation equipment (e.g. bandsaws, abrasive cutters, grinding, polishing, etching).
• Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment (optical microscopes, hardness, tensile, composition, cleanliness, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU, etc.).
• Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, and experience in applying this know how.
• Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications.
• Computer skills - experienced using Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in interpreting X-Rays and CT scans.
• A working knowledge of welding (MIG/TIG/CMT).
• CSWIP weld inspection experience.
• Use of ultrasonic equipment/PAUT for spot weld measurement.

Education

Required: Minimum level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering, science or welding field.

Desirable: Ultrasonic/PAUT level 2 qualified, CSWIP Visual Weld Inspector qualified.

Additional information

Will be required to work a 39hr working week.

M - F, over alternating 2 shifts.

Early shift 06:00 - 14:00 (M T), 06:00 - 13:00 (F).

Late shift 14:00 - 22:00 (M T), 13:00 - 20:00 (F).

Mandatory health surveillance will be required to complete if successful: Audiometry (for hearing quality) and skin condition (due to some of the chemicals they use).

We are only able to provide sponsorship for visas to candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.