Quality Assurance Technician

Rising Talent Recruitment Ltd; Allanton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join a manufacturing team in the Scottish Borders. This full-time role involves inspecting products, conducting environmental tests, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality control and a relevant technical qualification. The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits including a pension scheme and employee assistance programme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Service awards

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality control or assurance in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent skills in testing, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test products for quality compliance.
• Conduct environmental testing and calibrate instruments.
• Assist in investigations of customer claims.

Skills

Attention to detail

Testing and reporting

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Education

Scientific, technical, or engineering qualification

6 Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Overview

Rising Talent Recruitment is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our client's manufacturing team based in the Scottish Borders. This full-time, permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to maintaining high standards of quality and safety across production processes. As part of the Quality Department, you will be responsible for inspecting and testing products, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards, and supporting root cause analysis for quality issues. Your role will involve conducting environmental testing, calibrating instruments, and assisting in investigations of customer claims, all while fostering a safety-first environment in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test products to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Support root cause analysis for quality issues.
• Conduct environmental testing and calibrate instruments as required.
• Assist in investigations of customer claims.
• Foster a safety-first environment in the workplace and adhere to health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality control, assurance, or a related manufacturing environment.
• A scientific, technical, or engineering qualification is preferred.
• Qualification in 6 Sigma Green Belt or above and ISO auditing experience is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong skills in testing, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Proactive, independent, and able to work effectively within a team.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Ability to adhere to health, safety, and hygiene procedures consistently.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a generous pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, service awards, and access to an employee assistance programme.