Job Title: Quality Control Technician - Trainee Position Location: Braintree Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time Onsite, Monday - Friday 40 hours per week Experience Level: Trainee/Entry Level Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 An Exciting Opportunity for Engineering Apprentices or those in a similar position looking for a new challenge! About This Role We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our clients quality assurance team as a Quality Control Technician. This trainee position is perfect for someone with an engineering apprenticeship background or similar technical experience who is looking to develop their career in quality control within a precision manufacturing environment. Full training and comprehensive support will be provided - we're looking for the right attitude and aptitude rather than extensive prior experience. What You'll Be Doing As our Quality Control Technician, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Your key responsibilities will include: Documentation & Compliance Reviewing works orders, First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), and special customer requirements Ensuring robust traceability and customer/AS 9100 release conformance Recording all work accurately on our ERP system (Match-It) Compiling comprehensive First Article Inspection Reports Quality Investigation & Problem Solving Investigating quality issues to identify root causes Raising appropriate corrective action paperwork Implementing effective containment measures to prevent customer escapes Completing practical problem-solving activities efficiently Product Verification & Inspection Ensuring component conformance both dimensionally and visually Using precision inspection equipment including CMM, Keyence, Vici, shadow graph projectors, micrometers, and bore micrometers Conducting visual and tactile inspections to identify defects such as burrs, cuts, and scratches Operating within our Quality Clinic framework Continuous Improvement Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Managing 5S discipline according to business requirements Working towards Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Supporting special projects as required What We're Looking For Essential Requirements: Engineering apprenticeship background or similar technical role experience Exceptional attention to detail - this is critical for success in this role Can-do attitude with a methodical and accurate approach to work Strong oral and written communication skills Computer literacy Flexible approach to work Commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies Desirable Skills (training will be provided): Experience with Ideagen Q-Pulse Visual FAIR Net-Inspect user experience CMM programming (Aberlink) Keyence IM6000 operation Vici Scanner experience MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis) awareness SPC (Statistical Process Control) awareness What We Offer Comprehensive training program with full support throughout your development Opportunity to work with cutting-edge inspection equipment and technology Career progression within a quality-focused manufacturing environment Exposure to international regulatory standards (AS 9100) Supportive team environment committed to continuous improvement Ready to Apply? If you're an engineering apprentice or have similar technical experience and are ready to build a rewarding career in quality control, we'd love to hear from you. This role offers excellent training opportunities and the chance to develop specialised skills in precision measurement and quality assurance. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you're interested in this quality control opportunity. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR LOCATION IS CLEARLY MARKED ON YOUR CV