Job Title: Laboratory Tech Analysis - Technician (Metallurgy and Materials) Location: Wolverhampton EMC (WV9 5GA) Rate: £21.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £16.42 on a PAYE basis Employment Type: Contract (Financed until September 2026) Hours: Standard 39 Hours Per Week Monday to Friday, over alternating 2 shifts. Early shift 06:00 - 14:00 (M-T), 06:00 - 13:00 (F). Late shift 14:00 - 22:00 (M-T), 13:00 - 20:00 (F). Duties: * Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes, as required by engineering specifications or drawings. * Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly. * Perform teardowns of stators and frames, using destructive equipment, e.g. Bandsaws. * Perform visual weld inspection testing and ultrasonic testing of spot welds. * Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets and porosity content. * Perform radiographic analysis of components. * Support investigation of product quality issues with cross functional teams. * Ensure internal and external audit compliance to standards including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001. * Compliance to Health and Safety procedures by ensuring all safety metrics are achieved, including identifying safety hazards and risks and supporting implementation of corrective action. * Adhere to local working documents and lab practises, e.g. 5S, Local Work Instructions, Autonomous Maintenance Tasks, Risk & COSHH assessments. * Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested . Skills: Essential * Experienced in using preparation equipment (e.g. bandsaws, abrasive cutters, grinding, polishing, etching). * Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment (optical microscopes, hardness, tensile, composition, cleanliness, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU. Etc). * Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, and experience in applying this know-how. * Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications. * Computer skills – experienced using Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Desirable * Previous experience in interpreting X-Rays and CT scans. * A working knowledge of welding (MIG/TIG/CMT). * CSWIP weld inspection experience. * Use of ultrasonic equipment/PAUT for spot weld measurement. Education: Required: * Minimum level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering, science or welding field. * Desirable: * Ultrasonic/PAUT level 2 qualified * CSWIP Visual Weld Inspector qualified Additional information: Will be required to work 39hr working week. M - F, over alternating 2 shifts. Early shift 06:00 - 14:00 (M-T), 06:00 - 13:00 (F). Late shift 14:00 - 22:00 (M-T), 13:00 - 20:00 (F). ** THIS POSITION IS INSIDE IR35** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Do not miss out on your chance of interview – APPLY NOW! Our Clients are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas; therefore, only candidates eligible to work in the UK need apply! Caresoft Global Talent Solutions operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency. We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Automotive, Aerospace, Agricultural & Construction Industries. No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications