Quality Technician

Pin Point Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Quality Technician based in Darlington. The role involves supporting quality control, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance through meticulous documentation. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing, familiarity with ISO 9001 standards, and strong skills in measurement tools. This full-time position emphasizes continuous improvement and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality role within manufacturing.
• Able to read engineering drawings.
• Skilled in measurement tools and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of materials, components, and finished products.
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain quality records and calibration schedules.
• Assist with internal/external audits (ISO 9001).
• Promote continuous improvement and 5S initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Measurement tools proficiency

ISO 9001 familiarization

Education

NVQ/HNC in Engineering or related field

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CMM

Job description

Quality Technician Based at DL3, Darlington
Negotiable on experience
Full-Time, Permanent

We re looking for a proactive Quality Technician to support quality control across manufacturing operations in Darlington.

You ll ensure product compliance through inspection, testing, and documentation, working closely with production and engineering teams.

You will:

• Conduct inspections of materials, components, and finished products

• Use precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, CMM)

• Support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions

• Maintain quality records and calibration schedules

• Assist with internal/external audits (ISO 9001)

• Promote continuous improvement and 5S initiatives

Requirements

• Experience in a quality role within manufacturing

• Familiar with ISO 9001 standards

• Able to read engineering drawings

• Skilled in measurement tools and inspection methods

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Desirable:

• NVQ/HNC in Engineering or related field

• Knowledge of Six Sigma, FMEA, PPAP, SPC

• Experience with lean or continuous improvement