QC Quality Technician

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group; Sittingbourne; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

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The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group is seeking a detail-oriented QC Quality Technician to join a growing business in Sittingbourne. The role focuses on coordinating pre-shipment inspections, managing quality issues, and supporting new product development to ensure products meet required standards.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in quality control, inspections and CAPs, with strong attention to detail and the ability to liaise with factories, inspectors and internal teams.

Competenze

• Experience in quality control, QA or quality technician roles.
• Knowledge of quality inspections, reporting and corrective actions.
• Experience in manufacturing, product development, distribution or supply chain is a plus.

Mansioni

• Coordinate end-to-end pre-shipment inspection (PSI) bookings and ensure timely completion.
• Review inspection reports to identify quality concerns and take appropriate action.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation in internal systems.
• Authorize goods for shipment in line with procedures after inspection.
• Investigate quality issues and prepare production/inspection reports.

Conoscenze

Quality control

Inspection reporting

CAPs / corrective actions

NPI involvement

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Communication with suppliers

Problem solving

ERP familiarity

Strumenti

NAV ERP

Qarma

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QC Quality Technician

Location: Sittingbourne
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am–5pm | Friday, 8am–4pm
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting for a QC Quality Technician to join a well-established and growing business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual with experience in quality control, product inspections and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating pre-shipment inspections, managing quality issues, implementing corrective actions and supporting new product development.

Working closely with factories, inspectors, warehouse teams and international colleagues, you will ensure products consistently meet the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the end-to-end pre-shipment inspection (PSI) process, ensuring inspections are booked and completed on time.

• Review and analyse inspection reports, identifying quality concerns and ensuring appropriate action is taken.

• Maintain accurate inspection records, product information and quality documentation using internal systems.

• Review inspection outcomes and authorise goods for shipment where appropriate, in line with company procedures.

• Investigate quality issues and prepare reports relating to production, inspections, goods-in and customer feedback.

• Raise, monitor and follow up on Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), ensuring issues are resolved effectively.

• Work closely with factories, inspectors and warehouse teams to identify practical rework solutions.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, reviewing specifications, samples, packaging and quality requirements.

• Identify potential product risks and ensure quality concerns are addressed before production and launch.

• Monitor recurring defects, communicate findings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Liaise with internal departments, suppliers and international offices to resolve quality-related issues.

• Provide regular updates on inspections, corrective actions, outstanding issues and project progress.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a quality control, quality assurance or quality technician role.

• Experience within a manufacturing, product development, distribution or supply chain environment would be advantageous.

• Good understanding of quality inspections, reporting and corrective action processes.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Confident communicating with suppliers, factories and internal departments.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

• Proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing improvements.

• Comfortable using computer systems to maintain accurate records and reports.

• Experience with ERP systems, NAV or Qarma would be beneficial.

• A collaborative and adaptable approach with a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time, permanent opportunity.

• Opportunity to work within an established and supportive team.

• Varied role with involvement in quality control, product development and continuous improvement.

• Exposure to international suppliers and operations.

• Opportunity to develop skills and progress within quality and compliance.