Quality Technician

Description

Quality Technician – Manufacturing

Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE

Working Hours: Mon – Thurs: 8am–5pm | Fri: 8am–2pm

Be Part of a Leading UK Manufacturer

Are you a Quality Technician with a keen eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement? This is your opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer with over 40 years of history, entering an exciting growth phase with major projects secured

What You’ll Be Doing as a Quality Technician

This dual-role offers the best of both worlds: hands-on inspection and high-level quality support. You’ll report to the QM and work closely with cross-functional teams in production, design, and customer support.

Key responsibilities include:

* Conducting incoming, in-process, and final inspections

* Supporting root cause analysis and 8D investigations

* Monitoring quality metrics and presenting improvement suggestions

* Assisting with ISO 9001 audits and compliance tasks

* Collaborating on continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions

* Occasionally, building/testing assemblies for fault diagnosis

Essential skills and experience:

* Quality experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment

* Strong grasp of inspection techniques

* Confidence with technical drawings and specifications

* Familiarity with tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MRP systems

* ISO 9001 internal auditor trained (or willingness to become certified)

Desirable attributes:

* Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt

* Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)

* Strong communication skills and a pragmatic, hands-on mindset

Why Join This Company?

* Vertically integrated operation offering autonomy and variety

* Tight-knit, non-corporate culture where your input drives real change

* Work alongside a highly skilled team and contribute directly to quality improvements

* Opportunities for development into more technical or leadership roles

Who Should Apply?

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, is adaptable, and enjoys switching between inspection tasks and higher-level quality projects. If you're looking to step up from a senior inspection role or continue developing as a quality technician, this is an excellent opportunity.

Apply Today and take the next step in your quality career

Ad ID: 5417301462