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Quality Technician

Manufacturing / Quality Engineering

Location : UK (Multi-site role – two UK locations)

Salary : £34,000 – £40,000 per annum

Hours : Monday to Friday – 8 hours per day (including 30-minute break)

Contract : Permanent | Full-Time

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Quality Engineering and Manufacturing business seeking an experienced Quality Technician to support and continuously improve their ISO 9001 Quality Management System across two UK sites.

This role requires a strong shop-floor presence, working closely with mill operators and production teams to maintain product quality, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement. It is a hands‑on position suited to someone who enjoys being involved in day‑to‑day operations while maintaining robust quality systems.

• Support, maintain, and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Carry out daily quality inspections and control activities on the shop floor
• Ensure manufactured products meet customer, regulatory, and internal specifications
• Work closely with production teams to resolve quality issues and prevent reoccurrence
• Investigate, manage, and close internal and external non‑conformances
• Apply 8D problem‑solving and other quality tools
• Identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvement initiatives

• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001
• Systems‑based approach to quality management
• Customer‑focused mindset
• Experience with 8D problem‑solving and quality core tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative
• Strong decision‑making and organisation skills
• Experience working with suppliers and customer liaison
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Computer literate
• Full UK driving licence (required)
• SAP experience (desirable)

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grade C / 4 or above
• Quality‑related certification (auditing, quality control, or similar) preferred

• Experience within a Quality department in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting or operating a QMS in a large manufacturing facility
• Exposure to materials testing or metallurgy of mild and stainless steel (advantageous)
• Automotive supply experience and PPAP knowledge (advantageous)

• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations
• Proactive problem‑solver with strong analytical skills
• Able to adapt quickly and learn new skills and techniques
• Capable of supervising junior technicians
• Good planning, prioritisation, and organisation skills
• High level of honesty, integrity, and professionalism

• 23 days holiday + 8 public holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Medicash health cash plan
• Stable, long‑term role within a growing manufacturing business