Quality Assurer

Adecco; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Growing manufacturing business

Job summary

Adecco is hiring a Quality Assurer in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, reducing waste and ensuring products meet customer expectations. You will work with Production and Coatings teams on quality control and documentation.

We are seeking candidates with experience in manufacturing environments, strong attention to detail, and solid knowledge of inspection methods and records. Up to 30,000 per annum, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, production, paint-line or coating environments.
• Ability to read manufacturing specifications and engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring/inspection equipment.
• High attention to detail with accurate record-keeping.
• Strong communication with production teams.
• Ability to identify visual and dimensional defects.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections throughout production processes (pre-process, in-process, final).
• Inspect finished products for defects, damage, incorrect finishes, and quality concerns.
• Check finish quality, thickness, adhesion, colour, gloss and standards via inspection equipment.
• Ensure products meet drawings, specs, work instructions and customer requirements.
• Identify and control non-conforming products; support corrective actions.
• Maintain quality documentation, inspection records and traceability.

Skills

Quality inspection

Engineering drawings

Measuring equipment

Attention to detail

Quality records

Communication

Root cause analysis

Workload management

Team collaboration

Job description

Quality Assurer

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Up to £30,000 per annum

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Assurer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Working closely with Production and Coatings teams, you will help drive continuous improvement, reduce waste and rework, and ensure products consistently meet both business and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections throughout production processes, including pre-process, in-process and final inspections.
• Inspect finished products for defects, damage, incorrect finishes, and other quality concerns.
• Check finish quality, thickness, adhesion, colour, gloss and overall product standards using appropriate inspection equipment.
• Ensure products meet drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements.
• Identify and control non-conforming products, raising quality concerns and supporting corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, inspection records, and traceability information.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to investigate defects and reduce scrap and rework.
• Support root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure measuring equipment is calibrated and quality procedures are followed.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping, and PPE compliance.
• Undertake any additional duties required to support operational needs.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, production, paint-line, or coating environment.
• Strong understanding of quality inspection principles.
• Ability to identify visual and dimensional defects.
• Experience reading manufacturing specifications, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring and inspection equipment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate quality records.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to work closely with production teams.
• Ability to make objective quality decisions and elevate issues when required.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, Quality Technician, Quality Controller, or similar.
• Experience with painting, finishing, or coating processes.
• Knowledge of coating inspection and thickness measurement.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Experience managing non-conformances, corrective actions, and root cause analysis.
• Experience investigating customer quality concerns.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies.

About You

• Quality-focused with exceptional attention to detail.
• Methodical, organised, and observant.
• Comfortable working within a shop floor manufacturing environment.
• Confident in professionally challenging unacceptable quality standards.
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving potential quality issues.
• Fair and consistent when making quality-related decisions.
• Able to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £30,000 per annum
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful manufacturing business
• Supportive team environment
• Career development opportunities