AR851 – Quality Controller
Location: Leominster
Salary: £30,000
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Quality Controller on behalf of one of our clients.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all products and processes meet the required quality standards. You will carry out inspections, testing, and quality checks across raw materials, in-process components, and finished goods, ensuring full compliance with company and industry standards. This is a key role in maintaining product integrity, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring consistent quality across operations.
Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspection and testing – Carrying out inspections of raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure they meet required specifications. Identifying defects, deviations, or non-conformances and taking appropriate action.
Documentation and reporting – Accurately recording inspection results, test data, and quality metrics. Producing reports to highlight trends, support root cause analysis, and assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
Corrective and preventive actions – Investigating quality issues, working with Production and Engineering teams to identify root causes, and implementing corrective and preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
Equipment maintenance – Ensuring all inspection and testing equipment is correctly maintained, calibrated, and fit for purpose.
Compliance and standards – Ensuring all processes and products comply with relevant industry regulations, company standards, and quality requirements.
Training and collaboration – Supporting and training production teams on quality standards and best practices, promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Skills and Qualifications:
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Understanding of quality control principles and methodologies (e.g. ISO standards, Six Sigma)
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
Good communication and teamwork skills
Proficient in data recording and reporting
Ability to identify and resolve quality issues effectively
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities
Location: Leominster
Salary: £30,000