Complaints Investigator/ Quality Technician

Randstad Inhouse Services
Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
4 days ago
£16 ph

Salary

£16 ph

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Shift-work
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Entry
Education
Gcse
Posted
20 May 2026 (4 days ago)

We are looking for a Complaints Investigator to join our Witney laboratory. You will act as a technical detective, analysing returned medical devices to identify root causes and ensure global patient safety.

The Schedule: 4 nights on, 4 nights off (7 PM - 7 AM).

The Pay: £17.19 per hour.

The Role: Perform hands-on device testing, use Excel to track quality trends, and collaborate with global teams to improve product design.

No Experience? No Problem: If you have strong IT skills and a logical brain, we provide the full technical training. Your work ensures that our products remain the gold standard in healthcare. You won't just be checking boxes; you'll be performing deep-dive investigations.

Hands-on Investigation: Meticulously examine customer-returned devices. You will use technical tools and logic to determine exactly why a product didn't perform as expected.

Data Sleuthing: Use MS Excel and internal systems to log findings, identify emerging trends, and spot patterns that others might miss.

Quality Advocacy: Participate in "Continuous Improvement" projects. Your findings will directly influence how we update and enhance our manufacturing processes.

Global Collaboration: Share your insights with local and international teams to ensure corrective actions are taken across the organisation.

Reporting: Translate technical findings into clear, concise reports for management, ensuring all investigations meet strict regulatory standards.We are looking for a logical thinker who enjoys getting to the bottom of things.

Analytical & Methodical: You have a "detective" mindset. You enjoy breaking down a problem and following the evidence to a conclusion.

Documentation Focused: You understand that in the medical world, accuracy is everything. You are comfortable following strict protocols and keeping precise records.

IT Literate: You are proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel) and can learn new data-tracking software quickly.

Strong Communicator: You can explain complex technical issues clearly, both in writing and in person.

Qualified: You have completed secondary education (Maths and English are essential). Experience in a lab or with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a plus, but not a requirement

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