Job Description
Quality Technician – PermanentLocation: RotherhamSalary: £30,000 – £35,000 (DOE)Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 am – 4 pm A Fantastic Step Up for an Inspector Ready for Progression Verus Recruitment is proud to be supporting a well-established and expanding heavy manufacturing business in Rotherham. Due to continued growth and investment, they are now looking to appoint a Quality Technician to strengthen their Quality and SHEQ function. This role acts as a bridge between Inspection and Quality Engineering, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced Inspector who is ready to take the next step in their career. If you enjoy working with technical documentation, quality systems, and data and want to move beyond hands-on inspection into a broader quality-focused position, this could be the ideal progression opportunity. The Role Reporting to the SHEQ Manager, you will support the Quality Engineers while working closely with the Inspection team and wider production departments. You’ll ensure that documentation, inspection records, and quality data are accurate, complete, and presented clearly for both internal teams and customers.About the role:
* Creating and amending quality control check sheets
* Producing material traceability reports
* Reviewing inspection reports and determining pass/fail status
* Preparing clear and professional inspection documentation for customers
* Collating and analysing quality data
* Ensuring all required quality documentation is completed in full
* Supporting root cause and corrective action investigations
* Assisting with process audits
* Helping implement preventative actions to reduce repeat issues
This is a detail-focused role within a busy fabrication and machining environment, offering exposure to quality systems and engineering processes.About You:
* Experience as an Inspector or in a similar quality-focused role
* Background within heavy manufacturing (fabrication and/or machining preferred)
* Strong understanding of engineering drawings
* Confidence reviewing detailed inspection reports
* Knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* A proactive mindset and desire to develop within Quality Engineering
What would make you stand out:
* Experience with 3D measurement systems or inspection software would be advantageous but is not essential.
What’s in It for You?
* Competitive salary £30,000 – £35,000 DOE
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Healthcare plan & life assurance
* Company pension scheme
* Monthly prize draws & referral incentives
* Training and development opportunities
* Reduced gym membership
* Free onsite parking
If you’re an Inspector looking to progress into a more technical, documentation and systems-focused quality role — while still using your inspection knowledge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact our Sheffield team on. Verus Recruitment Partners is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.Keywords: Fabrication, heavy industry, Faro arm, Inspection, heavy manufacturing, heavy engineering, inspection reports, Inspector