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Complaint Investigation Technician

KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd. (OKM) | Corporate
Type of employment:

Permanent employment

Function:

Quality / Audit / Corporate Governance

Location:

Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom

Reference Number:

80042431-09042024

Website:

https://www.olympus.co.uk

This is an exciting, newly created position that works within our Quality department.

As a Complaint Investigation Technician, you will be responsible for performing root cause investigations and product analysis for customer complaints, adverse events, potential adverse events, non-conforming products and other service/finished goods devices.

Your responsibilities

  • Ensure investigations are completed in a timely manner and clearly identifies findings related to the customer complaint
  • Performs timely processing of product complaint files in accordance with established procedures
  • Support in the continuous improvement efforts of the quality system for processing complaints in order to meet FDA, ISO and all applicable international regulatory requirements, and corporate guidelines
  • Work closely with other manufacturing sites for complaint escalation
  • Prepare and ship parts and product to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for additional investigation, if required
  • Provide troubleshooting and technical assistance to other departments for complaint investigations and service activities
  • Document investigation findings into the complaint handling system in accordance with established work instructions
  • Support Administrative staff in the processing of complaints
  • Route complaint files as necessary to ensure the timely processing of complaints in order to achieve department complaint goals
  • Assist engineers with in-depth complex investigations to resolve customer complaints and identify root cause of immerging issues
  • Investigation of products based on established priority guidelines
  • Decontaminate incoming products prior to them being routed through the complaint handling process
  • Facilitate product complaint investigations by transferring devices returned for investigation to appropriate physical inventory areas upon receipt
  • Perform all other essential duties as directed

Your qualification

  • You will have a relevant Electromechanical, Electrical, Electronics qualification (minimum of a HNC)
  • Demonstrate experience in troubleshooting electrical/electronic devices
  • Computer literate with good working knowledge of all MS Office applications
  • Excellent analytical, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are required
  • You thrive working in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail

  • Please be aware, this role has the potential to be physically demanding such as the lifting and carrying of equipment, and standing/walking for extended periods of time. Your work environment will require the use of PPE such as eye protection, and involve the use of chemicals/solvents when required, set by the task.

Your competencies

  • Patient Focus - We put patients at the heart of everything
  • Integrity - We do the right thing
  • Innovation - We look for new ways to make things better
  • Impact - We take accountability and get things done
  • Empathy - We care for one another and work together

Your benefits

  • You will receive a generous annual leave entitlement that increases over your length of service
  • You will be eligible to receive private medical cover
  • Comprehensive company pension scheme
  • You will be entitled to an annual health check
  • At our HQ, we have a subsidised staff restaurant and free parking
  • Other benefits include flexible working hours, discounted gym membership, cashback and discounts, enhanced parental leave and so much more!

About Olympus Corporate

The Corporate Division is responsible for centralized functions that include Finance and Controlling, HR, IT, Quality Management and Supply Chain Management. It provides essential services and support to all business divisions. Moreover, it is an important project initiator and leader within the international network.

Further information:

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown.

At Olympus, we have a dedicated in-house Talent team that cover all areas of the business. As a backup, we have a preferred supplier list (PSL) of vetted suppliers and as such, are unable to accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or search firms outside of our PSL. Please note that Olympus will not be responsible for any fees, charges or terms associated with any such CVs.

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