Testing Coordinator (Administrator)

  • Independent Forgings and Alloys
  • Oct 07, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Are you interested in starting a career in Metallurgical and Mechanical Testing? Do you have excellent attention to detail? Are you competent with Microsoft 365 packages, like Excel?

As a growing business, we are looking to bring a trainee in as administrative support to our Testing and Inspection Department. As a Testing Coordinator, you will work alongside the team of experts and you will have responsibility for the control of material throughout the testing process.

A typical day might look like this;

  • Co-ordinate the flow of all testing work through the Internal Test Centre and External Test Houses.
  • Producing of testing purchase orders in line with internal requirements as well as customer, national and international specifications.
  • Arrange transport to external testing facilities where appropriate.
  • Input and review of external results data on to the ERP system.
  • Highlighting non-conforming test results
  • Administrative duties such as archiving test reports and samples.

What do you need to succeed at IFA?

  • Good communication and an ability to work with others
  • A proactive and practical approach
  • You will have great organisational, numeracy and IT skills
  • This role could be the first step on the career ladder if you are interested in learning more about Testing, Forging and Quality Certification

What we offer?

  • A permanent role with a local company for a competitive salary
  • Training and development in a growing company with career opportunities
  • 33 days of holiday including bank holidays
  • 5% company pension contribution
  • Gym membership through Wellhub AKA Gympass
  • Westfield Health Cash Plan including cover for your children
  • High Street shopping discount scheme with Westfield Rewards