Quality Control Technologist - UK & EU Upholstery

Swoon; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online furniture brand is seeking a Junior Quality Control Technologist to ensure products meet quality standards before dispatch. This entry-level role involves conducting inspections, logging data, and collaborating with manufacturers to maintain high quality. The company values flexibility and offers several benefits, including a competitive salary and share options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Share options programme

Wellbeing allowance

Pension scheme

Optional private medical cover

Your birthday as an additional day off

A day off for volunteer/community work

Free furniture on each employment anniversary

Increasing holiday allowance with tenure

Friends & family discount

Qualifications

• Understanding of quality standards and inspection protocols.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all upholstered products meet internal quality standards before dispatch.
• Conduct spot check QC visits at UK and EU manufacturers.

Skills

Organized

Proactive

Reliable

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Experience in manufacturing or furniture production

Job description

Quality Control Technologist - UK & EU Upholstery

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Why join us?
Swoon was founded in 2012 with a mission to create distinctive designs that owners will want to keep forever, and a lofty goal to spark home obsession everywhere.

We are an online-only furniture brand that aims to enhance the digital shopping experience beyond traditional stores. We design original pieces in-house, and our innovative NPD process helps discover the next trend quickly.

Our unique aesthetic has led to collaborations with leading retailers like John Lewis, powering our growth and expanding our market share. We're just getting started...

We are a small, ambitious, and collaborative team of 25. We value responsibility and impact, offering flexible working arrangements. Currently, our team works from home, but we are open to future needs. We also hold regular workshops in London and support co-working spaces if desired.

What We're Looking For

We manufacture and deliver products worldwide and aim to ensure they arrive perfectly and on time. To improve our customer experience, we need every part of our supply chain to operate efficiently.

We seek a highly organized and detail-oriented Junior Quality Control Technologist to ensure every product leaving our manufacturers meets our quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all upholstered products meet internal quality standards before dispatch
• Log all QC inspections on the designated platform
• Conduct spot check QC visits at UK and EU manufacturers
• Report manufacturing defects to manufacturers
• Submit and follow up on claims for manufacturing defects
• Maintain all required compliance documentation

Personal Attributes:

• Organized, proactive, and reliable
• Works well independently and in teams
• Quality-driven with a strong work ethic
• Passionate about design and furniture
• Flexible and adaptable

Requirements:

• Understanding of quality standards and inspection protocols
• Experience in manufacturing or furniture production
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Effective communication and team collaboration

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Share options programme
• Wellbeing allowance
• Pension scheme
• Optional private medical cover
• Your birthday as an additional day off
• A day off for volunteer/community work
• Free furniture on each employment anniversary
• Increasing holiday allowance with tenure
• Friends & family discount

If you're interested, send us your application, and we will get in touch soon!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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Location: Nuneaton, England, UK. Posted 1 week ago.