Sealey Tools
Trainee QC Engineer

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Trainee QC Engineer
Here at Sealey, we are seeking to recruit a Trainee QC Engineer to join our team based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. You will join us on a permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus benefits.
The Company
Would you like to work for one of the UK’s leading hand, power tool, and equipment distributors? Established since 1978, Sealey are the preferred choice for the trade within the automotive, agricultural, motorcycle, industrial and engineering market sectors.
Working alongside our experienced QC team, you will be trained to inspect, assess and test a wide variety of products to ensure they meet our required quality, safety and specification standards.
Your Responsibilities
Your responsibilities as our Trainee QC Engineer will develop as your knowledge and experience increase and will include:
- Carrying out visual and dimensional inspections of products.
- Using measuring and test equipment to verify product specifications.
- Carrying out functional and performance testing.
- Reviewing product specifications, drawings and technical information.
- Identifying and recording product defects and non-conformances.
- Assisting with investigations into product quality issues.
- Recording inspection and test results accurately.
- Working with other departments to help resolve product quality issues.
- Learning to interpret relevant product standards and technical requirements.
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What We’re Looking For
You do not necessarily need previous QC experience. However, you should have:
- A practical and technically minded approach.
- Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- An interest in engineering, tools, machinery or technical products.
- The ability to follow procedures and work accurately.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a team.
Experience using hand tools, measuring equipment or working within an engineering, mechanical, manufacturing or technical environment would be beneficial but is not essential.


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Training and Development
Full training will be provided, including the use of inspection and measuring equipment, product testing techniques, quality procedures and the interpretation of technical specifications and standards.
The role is intended to provide a structured development route, allowing the successful candidate to build their technical knowledge and progress within the QC function.
Benefits
Benefits our Trainee QC Engineer will receive:
- Comprehensive training on our telephone and computer systems and business processes
- 22 days holiday rising to 25 days after qualifying period (pro-rata for part-time hours), plus Public Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Health cash plan
- Staff discount on Dellonda and Sealey products
- Free on-site parking
If you are interested in becoming a Trainee QC Engineer and you feel your skill sets match the above criteria then click ‘apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you!
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