Production; Quality Control

Vision Architectural Glazing Installations Limited; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare after probation

Job summary

Vision Architectural Glazing Installations Limited in Suffolk seeks a Production; Quality Control specialist to uphold quality across the manufacturing line. You will monitor processes, perform inspections, and ensure raw materials, in‑process goods and finished products meet specifications.

You will document tests, calibrate equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining accurate records and complying with ISO 9001/14001 requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in factory production work and quality inspection with typical measuring equipment.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to accurate measurements.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality management standards.

Responsibilities

• In-Process Quality Control: monitor processes and identify defects early.
• Final Inspection: check finished products for function, safety, appearance and packaging.
• Non-Conformance Management: document, quarantine defects and initiate root-cause analysis.
• Calibration and Documentation: maintain measuring equipment and test records.
• Process Improvement Feedback: work with production to fix issues at source.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Confident communicator

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Currently looking to recruit for a Production; Quality Control role in our Lakenheath factory

Contract: Full time

Purpose of the position

Ensuring production quality standards are met & maintained - performing inspections, identifying defects and advising on corrective actions. While managing the flow of materials to Production, ensuring quality products are delivered to consumers on time, minimising waste and rework, where possible.

Day-to-day operations

• In-Process Quality Control: Monitoring production processes to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and identifying defects early, rather than just at the end.
• Final Inspection: Performing final checks on finished products for functionality, safety, appearance, and packaging compliance before they are released to the store for shipment.
• Non-Conformance Management: Identifying, documenting, and isolating (quarantining) defective products to prevent them from being shipped, and initiating root cause analysis.
• Calibration and Documentation: Maintaining and calibrating measuring equipment and keeping accurate records of tests to ensure traceability.
• Process Improvement Feedback: Communicating with production teams to fix issues at the source, rather than simply reacting to defects.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.

Inspecting, testing, and verifying that raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products meet specifications and quality standards.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience of factory production work as well as quality inspection using typical measuring equipment.
• Good attention to detail and a logical, methodical approach ensuring accurate measurements and figures.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 (ISO 14001).

SPECIALIST SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisation skills with a practical & proactive approach to quality
• Confident communicator with the ability to identify and elevate quality issues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Eager to learn and contribute to continuous improvement

OTHER

• Have a current full driving licence
• Must have full access to transport to, from and during work

Location: Lakenheath factory (Suffolk)

Job Type: Full time (40 hours per week) or Part time (would be considered)

Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) | Pension Scheme & Healthcare (after 3‑month probation)