RKW is a major player in Household Electrical Appliances and now our Quality Assurance team is looking to add new talent to help deliver on ambitious expansion and development plans, by bringing in an experienced Electrical Product Tester.

This role would suit someone with a background in Product Testing in the electricals / electronics market – either professionally, or as a hobby. If you love taking things apart – seeing how they work – or how they don’t, then this could be the career move for you.

This is the perfect time to join, as we look to expand our testing capabilities – so anyone with experience in using or programming Pneumatic Testing products would be a great advantage (we can offer training and development across our full suite of facilities).

We are also open to hiring this role at Junior / Trainee / Apprenticeship level – so if you’re undertaking qualifications in a related discipline such as electrical engineering / electronic engineering – we will be able to support with that.

Job Purpose Overview :

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager as a member of the Quality Assurance Team, you will play a pivotal role in Ensuring the safety/Quality and Reputation of our Business is kept to the highest rate possible. The QA Technologist will test products, assess function, performance and build quality within a Laboratory environment to ensure that the products are fit for market and meet the required standard for the RKW brands. Such as Tower, Swan and Carmen.

This unique opportunity will involve the day-to-day testing and assessment of first samples and stock samples in line with departmental procedures.

You will also be assessing returned products when required and establishing the reason for failure and will become familiar with UK & EU standards and legislation.

With the ever-evolving expansion of the Quality Assurance department, We have an exciting opportunity to build and run state-of-the-art life testing area to push the products to their absolute limit, identifying weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Work within the Quality Assurance Team in the testing of products, assessing performance and function, following both British Standards and departmental procedures as well as working on life Testing equipment.
• Write and present reports to QA Management for review and departmental approval.
• Support the compliance team through pre-compliance testing to ensure product designs conform to all required regulations and standards.
• Provide support to the current product portfolio when issues are identified
• Manage workload in conjunction with the Buying Team ensuring all samples are tested in a timely fashion.
• Support with the design of test equipment and procedures.
• Test competitor products as and when required.

The above list is not exclusive, and support is expected with any duties within the department as stated by the department management.

Key Requirements :

• HNC / A Level qualification in a relevant technical discipline (e.g. Automotive, Electronic & Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Manufacturing), or relevant experience.
• Hands on mechanical and/or electrical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Organised and structured with a drive for a clean, orderly, tidy and safe working environment.
• Computer literate.
• MS Excel & Word experience is essential
• Enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ outlook.
• An ability to get things done. Completes and finishes work with no loose ends.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
• Able to work as part of a team or own initiative as required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible during busy periods.
• Pneumatic/mechanical Experience is ideal but not essential
• This role will operate a 7:30am - 4.00pm working day

Additional Information / Preferred Previous Experience:

• Good understanding of Quality systems (e.g. ISO 9001).
• Good understanding of relevant UK, European and International regulations standards, codes of practice and procedures (e.g. UKCA, CE, CCC, LVD, IP ratings, etc.)
• Good experience of working in a technical test facility.
• Minimum 1 years’ industry related experience in testing of products with mechanical, electrical, electronic & software elements.
• Good experience of following detailed test requirements and protocols.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and make confident decisions.

Company Benefits:

• Free parking on all sites
• Complimentary drinks
• Canteen facilities which include vending machines supplying hot beverages
• Mobile Sandwich Van
• Staff discount on all our products
• Employee Assistance Program
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Training and development
• Eye care allowance
• Exclusive discounts on cinema, holidays, days out, eating out and much more
• Long service incentives and rewards
• Annual bonus scheme

If you feel you have the right background and experience to carry out this busy role, we look forward to hearing from you.

*Notice to agencies. R K Wholesale Limited (the Company) will not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies, search firms, or independent agents for this available role. Resumes submitted without authorisation and valid signed agreement in place will become the sole property of the Company. Therefore, no fee will be payable should a candidate be hired as a result of an unsolicited agency, search firm or independent agent's referral. *

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN THIS ROLE – PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE VIA THIS ADVERT LINK – OR SEND A CV DIRECTLY TO  Recruitment@rkwltd.com