Quality Technician

Key Selection Recruitment Limited; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing specialist in Wetherby is seeking a detail-driven Quality Technician / Junior Quality Engineer. This role involves supporting daily quality activities across the production lifecycle, managing non-conformities, and participating in compliance and documentation efforts. Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of quality experience and the opportunity for career progression into a Quality Engineer role. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Long-term career progression into a Quality Engineer role

Supportive and collaborative environment

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in quality control or inspection within manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills using structured quality tools.
• Ability to read technical specifications and follow quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Investigate NCRs using structured problem-solving tools.
• Quarantine and manage non-conforming materials.
• Log and classify customer complaints, preparing action reports.
• Maintain quality records in line with ISO 9001.
• Support internal audits and contribute to quality management.

Skills

Quality control or inspection experience

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to read technical specifications

Accurate documentation and reporting

IT literate (Excel, QC/ERP systems)

Job description

Quality Technician / Junior Quality Engineer

Wetherby, West Yorkshire

£30000 - £35000

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

A fantastic opportunity for a detail-driven Quality Technician / Junior Quality Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing business producing high-performance technical textiles for demanding industrial, aerospace, automotive and engineering applications.

This role supports daily quality activities across the full production lifecycle — from incoming material checks and in-process inspection to customer complaint investigations and continuous improvement projects. Ideal for someone with 1–3 years’ manufacturing quality experience who wants to progress into a full Quality Engineer role.

Key Responsibilities

Non-Conformance Management

• Investigate NCRs using structured problem-solving tools (Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, Is / Is Not).
• Quarantine, document and manage non-conforming materials and finished goods.
• Support corrective and preventive actions, verifying effectiveness and tracking closure.

Supplier Quality & Incoming Materials

• Raise supplier NCRs and follow up with vendors to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support incoming inspection activities to maintain material standards.

Customer Complaint Handling

• Log and classify customer complaints in line with internal processes.
• Carry out detailed investigations and prepare clear corrective action reports.
• Ensure containment and corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain quality records in line with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Support internal audits and contribute to the wider quality management system.
• Update work instructions, inspection sheets and controlled documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in quality control or inspection within manufacturing (1–3 years ideal).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to use structured quality tools.
• Ability to read technical specifications and follow quality standards.
• Accurate documentation and reporting abilities.
• IT literate (Excel, QC / ERP systems).

Preferred / Desirable

• Exposure to textile processes (woven, nonwoven, coating, lamination) or willingness to learn.
• Experience in technical textiles, aerospace, automotive or industrial manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001.
• Internal audit training (ISO 9001) beneficial.

What’s Offered

• Long-term career progression into a Quality Engineer role.
• Supportive and collaborative environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.