Quality Assurance Technician

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is looking for two Quality Assurance Technicians for a long-term temporary role. The position requires significant attention to detail and experience in a regulated environment. Responsibilities include inspecting components, managing quality issues, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. The ideal candidate should have a background in science or engineering, proficient computer skills, and robust communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Assurance role within regulated industries would be an advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster strong cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support and act on the release process for the UK Plant, inspecting incoming components.
• Manage and track component quality issues and document non-conformances.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 22716 and ISO 13485 standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy (Microsoft systems)

Education

Education in a science or engineering discipline

Job description

Quality Assurance Technicians (2 Roles)

Location: Folkestone

Contract Type: long term temporary basis, for around 6 months with the possibility of extension.

Hours: 39 hours per week - Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:30 Friday: 08:00-15:30 (30-minute unpaid break)

About the Roles

We are seeking two temporary Quality Assurance Technicians to support our client Plant operations. These roles sit within a regulated manufacturing environment and support the release process, quality systems, and supplier quality activities. The positions are ideal for individuals with strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and experience within Quality Assurance would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and act on the release process for the UK Plant, including: Inspecting incoming components and packaging against relevant specifications.
• Supporting management of packaging component and finished goods specifications.
• Maintaining the line complaint system and ensuring timely follow-up to close issues.
• Providing Certificates of Analysis.
• Manage and track component quality issues: Document and report non-conformances raised at goods-in or online via internal systems; Conduct investigations and complete actions to close out non-conformances; Liaise with EU Business Quality and UK Procurement teams.
• Compliance & Culture: Ensure adherence to ISO 22716 and ISO 13485 standards; Support, foster, and influence a strong Quality Culture within the UK Plant and wider business; Support site teams in maintaining Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Required Skills, Education & Experience

• Proven experience in a Quality Assurance role within regulated industries would be an advantage.
• Education in a science or engineering discipline.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft systems.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, able to plan effectively and use initiative.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster strong cross-functional relationships.
• Positive and adaptable approach to change.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of ISO 22716 and ISO 13485.
• Green Belt certification.

If you have the skills, knowledge and experience we are seeking and potentially available to start asap, then we very much welcome your application.