Quality Technician

Owen Daniels; Hardwicke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Quality Technician for a permanent on-site role in Gloucester. Salary is dependent on experience, and working hours are Monday to Friday.

The role involves managing non-conformances, performing audits, and supporting continuous improvement to ensure site-wide quality standards are met. You will collaborate with production, engineering and purchasing teams and maintain quality records.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality role within manufacturing/engineering.
• Understanding of quality control, assurance, non-conformance, corrective actions.
• Experience conducting internal audits and investigating quality issues using structured problem solving.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple issues.
• Confident communicator with good IT skills and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage full process for non-conformances from raise to closing actions.
• Carry out internal audits and record findings; drive actions.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Stores and Projects to resolve quality issues.
• Complete inspections and quality checks; keep records and documentation up to date.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement; promote quality standards.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Non-conformance

Corrective actions

Internal audits

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Quality Technician

Permanent

Salary dependent on experience

Working hours - Monday to Friday

Location - Gloucester

Job Description

• Manage the full process for non-conformances, from raising and investigating issues through to implementing and closing corrective actions.
• Carry out internal audits, record findings and work with relevant departments to ensure any actions are followed through to completion.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Stores and Projects to investigate quality issues and identify effective solutions.
• Complete inspections and quality checks, maintain accurate records and ensure quality documentation is kept up to date.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities, identifying recurring issues and helping to promote consistent quality standards across the site.

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Previous experience in a quality role within a manufacturing, engineering or similar environment.
• Good understanding of quality control, quality assurance, non-conformance and corrective action processes.
• Experience of carrying out internal audits and investigating quality issues using a structured approach to problem solving.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple issues effectively.
• Confident communicator with good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using ERP systems.