Quality Control Technologist - UK & EU Upholstery

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

Job summary

A leading company in the furniture sector is seeking a Junior Quality Control Technologist to ensure all products meet quality standards. The role involves conducting inspections, logging data, and maintaining compliance documentation. Ideal candidates will be organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a passion for design. Join a collaborative team and enjoy flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Share options programme

Wellbeing allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical cover (optional)

Birthday as an additional day off

Day off for volunteer work

Free furniture on anniversary

Increasing holiday allowance with tenure

Friends & family discount

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or furniture production.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

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.

Skills

Organized

Proactive

Reliable

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Understanding of quality standards

Experience in manufacturing

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 provide a digital experience better than a traditional store. We design original pieces in-house, and our innovative NPD process helps us discover the next trend quickly.

Our distinctive look has led to collaborations with leading retailers like John Lewis. This diversified growth strategy is expanding our market share. And we're just getting started...

We are an upbeat, ambitious, and collaborative team. With just 25 members, we value responsibility and impact. We offer flexible working arrangements, currently remote, with options for in-person workshops in London or co-working spaces.

What We're Looking For

We design and manufacture products worldwide and strive for perfect delivery. To improve the customer experience, we need every part of our supply chain to operate efficiently. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Junior Quality Control Technologist to ensure that 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
• Private medical cover (optional)
• Your birthday as an additional day off
• A day off for volunteer/community work
• Free furniture on each anniversary of employment
• Increasing holiday allowance with tenure
• Friends & family discount

If you're interested and keen to join us, send us your application and we will be in touch soon!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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