Quality Control Technician

Office Angels; Rockwell Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Cycle to work

Volunteer days

Enhanced parental pay

Employee Assistance Program

Death in service

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Quality Control Technician to provide hands-on quality control support across goods-inwards and production activities. You will ensure purchased components and manufactured products meet defined quality standards and report non-conforming products to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include inspecting goods, maintaining records, supporting audits, and working with production to reduce defects.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control, inspection or manufacturing support.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Experience using measuring equipment (verniers, multi-meters, etc.).
• Understanding of non-conformance control and corrective action processes.
• Work within ISO 9001/ISO 14001 frameworks in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with electrical or electromechanical products desirable.
• Proficiency with Word/Excel for inspection records and data analysis.
• ERP/MRP experience desirable.
• Familiarity with internal and supplier audits desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support goods inwards inspection against drawings, specs and PO requirements.
• Prioritise inspection activities based on risk, product criticality and production needs.
• Maintain accurate, traceable inspection records for audits and KPIs.
• Identify non-conforming product, raise NCRs and support investigations and corrective actions.
• Carry out routine and ad hoc in-process inspections on the shop floor.
• Support root cause analysis with inspection evidence and data.
• Assist with internal and supplier audits under Quality Assurance leadership.
• Use measuring tools correctly within calibration controls.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

ISO 9001 knowledge

ERP/MRP familiarity

Microsoft Excel

Audits (internal/supplier)

Job description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Location: Wellington

Salary: £30 - £35K PA DOE

Hours: 8am - 4.15pm (Monday-Thursday) 8am-3pm (Friday)

Benefit Package

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Annual Company Bonus based on performance
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Up to 2 days per year for volunteering
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Death in service insurance (4 x salary after probation)

The Company

A successful and growing technology-led manufacturing business that designs and supplies specialist products and solutions to a diverse range of industry sectors. Known for its focus on innovation, quality and customer service, the company offers a collaborative working environment and continues to invest in new technologies, people and processes to support its ongoing growth.

Role Overview

Provide hands-on quality control support across goods-inward inspection and production activities, ensuring purchased components and manufactured products meet defined quality standards. Identify, control, and effectively report any non-conforming products to maintain compliance and drive continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support goods inwards inspection of purchased components, materials, and assemblies against drawings, specifications, purchase order requirements, and applicable ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 controls.
• Prioritise inspection activities based on risk, product criticality, compliance impact, and production requirements.
• Maintain accurate, traceable inspection and quality records, and provide relevant data to support reporting, audits, and KPIs.
• Identify and control non-conforming product, raise factual non-conformance reports, and support investigation, corrective action, and closure.
• Carry out routine and ad hoc in-process inspections, maintaining a visible quality presence on the shop floor and working proactively with production personnel.
• Support root cause analysis activities by providing inspection evidence and structured input.
• Carry out internal and supplier audits as required to support the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Use measuring equipment such as verniers, multi-meters, and other inspection tools correctly and within calibration controls where applicable.
• Identify recurring issues, trends, and risks, and contribute to improvement activities to reduce defects, rework, waste, and compliance risks.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a quality control, inspection, or manufacturing support role, including goods inwards and/or in-process inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, multi-meters, and other basic inspection tools.
• Understanding of non-conformance control, corrective action, and concession processes.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements and the ability to operate effectively within structured management systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of working within manufacturing or assembly processes involving electrical or electromechanical products.
• Competent use of Microsoft Word and Excel for inspection records, reporting, and basic data analysis.
• Experience of working with ERP/MRP systems desirable.
• Understanding of basic audit principles; experience of carrying out or supporting internal and supplier audits desirable.
• Formal IPC-610 / IPC-620 certification or equivalent practical experience desirable.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• High attention to detail with a structured, practical, and evidence-based approach.
• Clear and professional communicator, confident in identifying, documenting, and challenging quality issues.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a manufacturing quality environment.

Office Angels is an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.