Quality Technician

CRC Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CRC Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Quality Technician / Inspector for a full-time, permanent role in the Northampton area. The position offers 39 hours per week with a salary of £30,000–£33,000, depending on experience.

The role involves hands-on inspection at all stages of production, including coating processes, masking, de-masking, and final packaging. You will document findings, raise non-conformances, and support continuous improvement within the Quality team.

Qualifications

• Previous quality technician/inspector experience.
• Experience in coatings industry.
• Experience with quality documentation and non-conformance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect work at all critical stages of the process, including process approval, masking, and final inspection prior to packaging and dispatch.
• Inspect coated parts, including de-masking and light cosmetic clean-up, then safely package and label parts.
• Ensure all inspection, documentation and processing activities comply with customer requirements, internal standards, and specifications.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspection using handheld measuring equipment; include coating thickness and adhesion tests, as well as visual/magnified inspection.
• Identify and record omissions, defects and non-conformances in the internal Non-Conformance Reporting system.
• Communicate quality issues clearly with internal teams and escalate when necessary to senior members.
• Monitor key process parameters affecting quality and maintain accurate records.
• Support the Quality Manager and team with day-to-day tasks and continuous improvement activities.
• Communicate with customers where required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent & team player

Quality control

Handheld measuring equipment

Clear communication

Organised & reliable

Continuous improvement

Tools

Handheld measuring equipment

Job description

Quality Technician / Inspector

Full time permanent position - 39 hours per week

£30,000 - £33,000 or Dependent upon experience

07:30 - 17:30 Monday - Friday with one in six Saturday mornings at overtime pay rate.

Skills and Attributes

• High attention to detail with a methodical approach to inspection and documentation.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within the Quality team.
• Sound understanding of quality control principles and process compliance.
• Comfortable using handheld measuring and inspection equipment.
• Clear communicator with the ability to raise questions or concerns appropriately.
• Organised, reliable, and capable of managing multiple inspection tasks.
• Proactive attitude towards identifying issues and contributing to continuous improvement.

Experience

• Previous experience in a quality inspection/quality technician role.
• Experience of working within coatings industry.
• Practical experience inspecting components and completing quality documentation.
• Experience working with non-conformance reporting systems (internal and/or customer-based).
• Familiarity with customer specifications, engineering drawings, or process standards (desirable).
• Experience working within a regulated or controlled process environment (desirable).
• Experience of working within our main customer sectors of Formula 1 Motorsport or Aerospace (desirable)

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect work at all critical stages of the process, including process approval, masking, and final inspection prior to packaging and dispatch.
• Inspection of coated parts may involve the careful removal of masking and some cosmetic clean up of parts, as well as the safe packaging and labelling of parts.
• Ensure all inspection, documentation, and processing activities comply with customer requirements, internal process standards, customer specifications, and good practice.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of components using appropriate handheld measuring equipment. Typical testing procedures include coating thickness, adhesion, electrical insulation testing as well as visual and magnified inspection .
• Identify and record omissions, defects, and non-conformances raising issues through internal Non-Conformance Reporting system.
• Communicate quality-related issues clearly with internal departments and elevate concerns to senior team members when necessary.
• Monitor other key process parameters affecting quality and ensure records are accurately maintained.
• Support the Quality Manager and wider team with day to day quality tasks and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Customer communication where required.

This is a practical, hands-on role involving not just inspection but often demasking and tidying up coated parts, before final inspection. These are often small, high value parts that require a steady hand and keen eye for detail.