Quality Controller

Venatu Recruitment Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Venatu Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Quality Controller for our client in Barnsley. The role leads day-to-day quality inspection activities and ensures products meet customer and manufacturing requirements.

You will oversee non-conformances, root-cause investigations and the development of quality procedures, while guiding a small team of inspectors and coordinating with production and engineering to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Controller or similar in manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and IMS quality management systems.
• Experience managing non-conformances, root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ability to produce, implement and maintain quality documentation and procedures.
• Experience training employees on quality requirements and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Experience supervising or coordinating a small team.
• Knowledge of dimensional inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day quality control and inspection activities.
• Lead and coordinate a small team of Quality Inspectors and allocate work.
• Inspect components, assemblies and finished products against drawings and specs.
• Interpret drawings, dimensions, tolerances and technical requirements.
• Ensure inspection equipment and measurement processes are controlled and maintained.
• Identify, investigate and manage non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Produce and implement quality procedures, inspection plans and work instructions.
• Train production and inspection personnel on quality procedures and requirements.
• Maintain quality records and support internal/external audits.
• Drive continuous improvement and monitor quality performance.

Skills

Quality Control

Inspection

Drawings interpretation

Root cause analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Formal QA/Engineering qualification

Job description

Quality Controller

Department: Quality / Manufacturing
Reports To: Production Manager
Direct Reports: Small team of Quality Inspectors
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Mon-Thurs 08:15-16:45, Fri 08:00-14:00 (negotiable within core hours)
Salary: £38,000-£42,000 DOE

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality Controller to lead day-to-day quality inspection activities and ensure products meet customer, company and manufacturing requirements.

As Quality Controller, you will have strong experience of ISO 9001 and IMS/quality management systems, managing non-conformances and corrective actions, and producing and implementing quality procedures and documentation. You will also be confident interpreting detailed engineering drawings and leading a small team of Quality Inspectors.

Key Responsibilities

As our Quality Controller, you will:

• Manage and oversee day-to-day quality control and inspection activities.
• Lead, support and coordinate a small team of Quality Inspectors, allocating work effectively and ensuring inspections are completed on time.
• Inspect components, assemblies and finished products against engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Accurately interpret detailed engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances and technical requirements.
• Ensure inspection equipment and measurement processes are controlled and maintained.
• Identify, investigate and manage non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Produce, maintain and implement quality procedures, inspection plans, work instructions and other quality documentation.
• Train and coach production and inspection personnel on quality procedures and requirements.
• Maintain accurate quality records and support internal and external audits.
• Monitor quality performance, identify recurring issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and maintain high standards.
• Ensure customer-specific quality requirements are understood and consistently applied.
• Promote a strong quality culture across the manufacturing process.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Quality Controller, Quality Inspector, Quality Engineer or in a similar quality-focused role within engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and IMS/quality management systems.
• Experience managing non-conformances, root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ability to produce, implement and maintain quality documentation and procedures.
• Experience training employees on quality requirements and processes.
• Strong ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings, tolerances and technical specifications.
• Good knowledge of dimensional inspection and measurement techniques.
• Previous experience supervising or coordinating a small team.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while confidently maintaining quality standards.

Desirable

• Formal qualification or training in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
• Internal Auditor qualification or audit experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in precision engineering, fabrication, machining or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and customer quality requirements.

Key Skills & Attributes

The successful Quality Controller will be practical, hands-on and highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving. You will be confident making quality decisions, challenging poor standards where necessary and working effectively under pressure.

You will be an approachable and positive team leader, capable of developing inspectors and building strong relationships across production and engineering. A proactive approach to continuous improvement and a genuine commitment to high quality and customer satisfaction are essential.

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