Job Description

Why Join LK?

When we ask our employees what keeps them here working for us, the most common response is the flexibility and trust that we offer them. We understand that you have a life that exists outside of work and our approach to this will be apparent when you speak with our people.

We are always looking to hire new people with fresh ideas and perspectives because as the world changes, we need to change with it. On top of this we are also proud to say that we have many employees who have worked for us for 20+ years, meaning that we have some of the best Metrology talent right here on our doorstep!

At LK you will be given the autonomy to get the job done how you see fit, providing you achieve the right result. As a small company there will be lots of variety in your role too, so you will never be bored.

If we sound like a company you would like to work for and you believe that you have the skills we need, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing:

As a Quality Technician, you will be responsible for investigating issues identified from internal warranty claims and customer in use quality issues, taking ownership of any issues identified, determining root cause, liaising with component and part suppliers to discuss engineering changes and improvements, and finding robust resolutions.

Key responsibilities:

Conducting visual inspections of components, assemblies, and finished goods.

Identify and document defects, deviations/concessions, or non-conformities.

Work closely with Production, Purchasing and Engineering teams.

Maintaining accurate inspection records and reports.

Collating weekly reports for presentation at Operations Meetings.

Ensuring compliance with internal and customer quality requirements.

Maintaining calibration dates of all metrology equipment

Being part of the internal audit team (9001, 14001 & 17025)

Skills and Requirements for this Quality Technician role:

Previous experience gained in a quality control or inspection role. Comfortable in a customer facing role Outstanding attention to detail and ability to identify visual defects. Familiarity with basic measuring tools (e.g., callipers, gauges) Ability to read and interpret technical drawings Previous experience in internal audits for either 9001, 14001 or 17025

Location:

You'll work at our site based at East Midlands Airport, in Castle Donington. However, we do offer the flexibility to work from home on Fridays, unless business needs require attendance on site.

About you:

At LK, we look to employ people who will do their best to put the needs of the company first when they are at work, treating our company as though it is their own. With every employee sharing this mindset we will succeed, and we can then share our success with our employees. With this in mind, whilst your skills, knowledge and experience are all important, we believe that your personality and attitude are just as important.

Benefits:

In return for your hard work, we will always try our best to offer you a flexible, fun, and enjoyable working environment. We will also offer you:

6% company pension contribution

25 days holiday + bank holidays + opportunity to purchase additional 5 days each year + additional service days

Flexible start and finish times

Employee discounts across most major retailers including retail, leisure and hospitality

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free Barista 'bean to cup' coffee in the office

Summer and Christmas social events

About us:

Founded in 1963, LK Metrology is globally renowned for our innovative metrology solutions and services. Partnering with customers worldwide across the automotive, aerospace, defence, motorsport, energy and medical industries, our precision technology underpins the process of design, development, production, and assembly through to quality assurance.

Our products include coordinate measurement machines (CMM), portable measuring arms, laser scanners and metrology software, all of which are used worldwide to control and improve the quality of manufactured components for our customers.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Castle Donington DE74 2SA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have experience of reading technical drawings? Do you have experience of internal auditing?
Experience:

Quality inspection: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: QT/2025