Are you an experienced Quality Specialist?
Do you consider yourself to be proactive and an asset to a busy team?
Are you based in or around Trostre?
We have a Quality Specialist role available within TATA Steel's Trostre site.
Role: Quality Specialist - Coatings (Metallic)
Location: Tata Steel, Trostre, Maes-Ar-Ddafen Road, Llanelli SA14 9SD (100% site based)
Pay: £32,000, £16.86ph
Contract length: 12 months initially
Shift Patterns: All 36.5 hours per week, Monday -Thursday and Friday 08:30 - 15:45
Start: January 2026 but pending the successful result of a medical, which does require a drug and alcohol test
Responsibilities:
Provide technical expertise to Manufacturing works areas
Assisting with product and process development activities.
Documenting developments and engaging with stakeholders
Coordinating product development coating activities with direction from the strategic committee
Supporting SLA activities on behalf of the Q&PD Manager
Supporting the works CAPEX plans to ensure effective rollout
Providing key quality data and analysis
Providing expert advice in the development of Tinplate and Tin free steel metallic applications
Supervising academic students in their respective projects
Following safety activities/adherence within the team e.g. SWPs, risk assessments etc. ensuring that it is in compliance with all Company, Business and Works policiesEssential requirements:
Degree or equivalent in Science subject
Good process knowledge of the Steel industry
In-depth understanding of coating processes
Computational competence in data acquisition/manipulation
Knowledge of continuous improvement /six sigma principles
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent IT and analytical skills, effective use of word, excel, MINITAB or similar are essential to this role
Ability to assess data analysis, provide reporting and interpretation of results in a meaningful manner
Ability to follow a high level of UK Health and Safety legislation at all times Benefits:
Advice and editing on your current CV
Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
35 days paid holiday per annum, including Bank Holidays
Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
Access to free wellbeing portal for mental, physical and financial support All applicants are subject to checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test and reference checks.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy