Are you looking for a fresh challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established Industry experts within Aerospace Engineering and have a new vacancy for a Quality Assistant working at our site Hyde Coatings LTD., Stalybridge, Tameside SK15 1PH.

About us

We are one of the UK's largest and most trusted engineering companies, providing products and services to Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Energy and Scientific sectors.

We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 30 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

About the opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong set of core values in a friendly supportive environment. We have a strong focus on developing our people with the potential to further your career. Our salaries are competitive and we also offer a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays along with a fantastic benefits package.

Main Duties

The Quality Assistant role is aimed towards an individual who is driven and determined to grow within the Hyde Coatings Quality Department. The company will provide thorough, structured training and development opportunities, and therefore prior experience within Quality related roles is desirable but not essential. The aim of the role is to result in the individual progressing towards a Quality Engineers position. Further duties are detailed below:

• Document configuration control.
• Reviewing, organising, and verifying documentation for completeness.
• Inputting and analysing data related to quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Assisting in preparing reports and presentations.
• Assisting in managing large projects and updating action trackers.
• Answering email queries.
• Supporting staff by undertaking ad-hoc projects when needed.
• Supporting internal root cause/corrective action investigations.
• Assisting in seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement.
• To update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; understanding customer specifications, the Hyde Quality Management System, and learning/developing further knowledge within other key aspects of the internal and Divisional Quality department.
• Due to the subcontract nature of our business, a flexible hands-on approach to your responsibilities is required.

Essential Skills

• Excellent communications skills are imperative.
• IT literate, in the Microsoft Suite of Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Must have good team working ethic, be highly pro-active and motivated.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to work flexible hours and/or off site should the business need arise.
• Excellent customer facing skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving.
• Committed to learning and personal development.
• A prior understanding of EN9100/ISO9001 Quality Management Systems is desired but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with quality assurance methodologies and tools is desired but not mandatory.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Training and development.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.
• Purpose built sites with free parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Excellent career development opportunities available.
• Suitable training to enhance existing skills will be provided.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain pre-employment security screening checks including referencing.

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then we’d love to hear from you.