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