Job Description
Quality Technician
Yolk Recruitment are supporting the recruitment of a Quality Technician to join an established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in administration, quality or manufacturing who is looking to develop their technical skills and build a career in quality. Working closely with the Quality Manager, you will initially focus on quality administration, documentation control, traceability and internal audits, with the opportunity to develop into product testing, calibration and quality investigations as you gain experience.
Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the Quality Management System, ensuring quality records are accurate, documentation is maintained and processes meet the required standards.
The position is designed to offer a structured development pathway, making it suitable for someone looking to progress into a fully competent Quality Technician role within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete customer test reports and maintain accurate quality documentation.
- Check delivery paperwork and packing lists to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer requirements.
- Verify product traceability by reviewing inspection sheets and manufacturing records.
- Check adhesive test records and supporting quality documentation.
- Carry out internal audits in line with the Quality Management System.
- Maintain quality records, departmental documentation and relevant databases.
- Support product testing activities and input test results into product reports.
- Assist with calibration activities and maintain calibration records.
- Support the collection and analysis of quality data.
- Assist with investigating quality issues, customer concerns and non-conformances.
- Work closely with the Quality Manager and wider manufacturing teams to support quality objectives and continuous improvement.
What We''re Looking For:
- Previous experience in an administrative, quality, manufacturing or technical environment.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with technical documentation and records.
- Good organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
- GCSEs in Maths and English.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop within a technical quality role.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Life insurance
- Early finish on Friday
- Profit sharing
The Opportunity
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to establish or develop a career in quality within manufacturing. You will receive exposure to a broad range of quality activities, with the opportunity to build your technical knowledge and take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops.
If you have an administrative or manufacturing background, a keen eye for detail and an interest in progressing into a technical Quality Technician position, we''d be keen to hear from you.