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Quality Technician
 Manufacturing / Quality Engineering

? Location: UK (Multi-site role – two UK locations)

? Salary: £34,000 – £40,000 per annum

? Hours: Monday to Friday – 8 hours per day (including 30-minute break)

? Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

About the Role 
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Quality Engineering and Manufacturing business seeking an experienced Quality Technician to support and continuously improve their ISO 9001 Quality Management System across two UK sites.

This role requires a strong shop-floor presence, working closely with mill operators and production teams to maintain product quality, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement. It is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys being involved in day-to-day operations while maintaining robust quality systems.

Key Responsibilities 

Support, maintain, and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System

Carry out daily quality inspections and control activities on the shop floor

Ensure manufactured products meet customer, regulatory, and internal specifications

Work closely with production teams to resolve quality issues and prevent reoccurrence

Investigate, manage, and close internal and external non-conformances

Apply 8D problem-solving and other quality tools

Identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Review and monitor raw material quality and supplier performance

Liaise professionally with customers and suppliers to resolve quality concerns

Identify and manage quality-related business risks

Support change control processes within the business

Conduct internal audits and support external audits

Perform inspection, testing, and verification activities

Prepare reports, maintain records, and support quality KPIs

Skills & Attributes Required 
 
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001

Systems-based approach to quality management

Customer-focused mindset

Experience with 8D problem-solving and quality core tools

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative

Strong decision-making and organisational skills

Experience working with suppliers and customer liaison

Continuous improvement mindset

Computer literate

Full UK driving licence (required)

SAP experience (desirable)

Qualifications & Experience 
Attainments

GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade C/4 or above

Quality-related certification (auditing, quality control, or similar) preferred

Experience

Experience within a Quality department in a manufacturing environment

Experience supporting or operating a QMS in a large manufacturing facility

Exposure to materials testing or metallurgy of mild and stainless steel (advantageous)

Automotive supply experience and PPAP knowledge (advantageous)

Personal Attributes 

Strong understanding of health and safety regulations

Proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills

Able to adapt quickly and learn new skills and techniques

Capable of supervising junior technicians

Good planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills

High level of honesty, integrity, and professionalism

Benefits 

23 days holiday + 8 public holidays

Company pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Medicash health cash plan

Stable, long-term role within a growing manufacturing business

? Interested?

Apply today or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion about this opportunity