Quality Technician

Latitude Recruitment; Havant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Technician to join a growing team in Havant. The role involves supporting the Quality Manager with ISO 9001 Quality Management System compliance. Responsibilities include internal auditing, leading investigations, and ensuring regulatory standards are met. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of QMS principles. The company offers benefits including ample onsite parking, flexible working hours, and social events.

Benefits

Ample free onsite parking

Early finish and dress-down Fridays

Above statutory holiday allowance

Company social events

Employee Assistance Programme

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Friendly and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) required.
• Experience in internal auditing is essential.
• Strong ability to lead root cause analysis initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist to maintain and improve the ISO 9001 QMS.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance.
• Lead investigations on customer and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of QMS principles, auditing, and compliance

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret technical drawings/specifications

Analytical, detail-oriented, and organised

Dynamic risk-based approach to tasks

Effective communicator across all levels

Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP system proficiency

Job description

Our clients, based close to Havant, have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Technician to join their growing team.

The Quality Technician will support the Quality Manager and assist strengthening the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance, reducing cost of poor quality, and driving continual improvement across all processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist to maintain and improve the ISO 9001 QMS.
• Internal Auditing
• Ensure customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action
• Monitor closure and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Shop-floor interaction & investigation
• Tier meeting attendance

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of QMS principles, auditing, and compliance.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings/specifications.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and organised.
• Dynamic risk-based approach to tasks
• Effective communicator across all levels.
• Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP system proficiency.

Benefits

• Ample free onsite parking
• Early finish and dress-down FridaysAbove statutory holiday allowance plus able to buy additional holiday
• Company social events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Friendly and supportive environment

Working Hours

Mon to Thurs 08:00-16:30 & Fri 08:00-14:30