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)
đź“„ 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
đź“© Interested?
Apply today or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion about this opportunity