Quality Technician

Owen Daniels; Saul; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Gloucester is seeking a Quality Technician on a permanent basis to support manufacturing quality and drive continuous improvement. You will manage non-conformances, conduct internal audits and work across Production, Engineering and Purchasing to implement effective corrective actions.

The role requires hands-on quality experience, strong problem-solving skills and solid IT capability with ERP systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality role within manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of quality control, assurance, non-conformance and corrective actions.
• Experience conducting internal audits and investigating quality issues with structured problem solving.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail and multi-issue management.
• Confident IT skills with ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage full process for non-conformances from raising to corrective actions.
• Carry out internal audits and record findings; ensure actions are completed.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Stores and Projects to investigate quality issues.
• Perform inspections and quality checks; maintain records and documentation.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement across the site.

Skills

Quality management

Audit & non-conformance

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

ERP & MS Office

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking to develop your career within a quality-focused role in a growing manufacturing business? We are working with an established manufacturing organisation who are seeking a Quality professional to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across different departments, solving quality issues and helping to drive continuous improvement within a busy manufacturing environment.

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.