Trainee Quality Co-ordinator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026.
Overview
Element is looking for an organised and detail-focused Trainee Quality Coordinator to support its UK Product Europe testing business at both our Holmsfield Road and Birchwood facilities.
The successful candidate will help maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate quality activities across multiple sites
- Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance
- Plan and conduct internal audits and support external assessments
- Investigate non-conformities, customer complaints and quality issues
- Manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Monitor quality performance, risks and improvement opportunities
- Support staff training, competence and development
- Promote continuous improvement and high customer satisfaction
- Work closely with operational, technical and management teams
Skills / Qualifications
- Ideally a Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of quality standards, such as ISO 9001, is desirable
- Experience in audits, root cause analysis and quality improvement is an advantage
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or as part of a team
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Please note the salary for this role is £26,227.50
If you are passionate about quality, compliance and continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to join Element and make a difference.
Benefits of working at Element
33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme with total contributions up to 12% / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme
To apply please email [email protected]
Company Overview
Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 6,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.
When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.
While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.
Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.
Diversity Statement
At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.