Job Title:
Quality Technician
Location:
County Durham
Salary:
£39,952 per annum + shift allowance
Benefits:
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25 days holiday plus statutory holidays (rising to 27 after one year)
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Sick Pay (dependent on service)
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Employee Assistance Program
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Life Assurance including death in service
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Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
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Employer Contributory Pension
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Income Protection
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Branded workwear and PPE
The Company:
Our client is a global leader in advanced manufacturing, supplying critical components to some of the world’s most recognisable brands. With a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and sustainability, they operate across multiple sites and employ thousands of skilled professionals. They are committed to investing in their people, developing cutting-edge technologies, and creating opportunities for career progression within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Working Hours:
37.5 hours per week on a 3-shift rotation (Days, Backs, Nights) Monday to Friday. Additional hours may be required to suit business needs, including some weekends.
Job Description:
We are seeking a quality technician to join a well-established Quality team in Newton Aycliffe. Reporting to the Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring product standards, supporting audits, and helping to resolve quality issues.
Key responsibilities include:
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Ensuring operators adhere to quality elements of Standard Operating Procedures
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Conducting regular product and process audits, feeding back findings as required
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Identifying non-conformities and opportunities for process improvements
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Communicating quality data effectively to manufacturing teams to drive improvement actions
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Supporting Quality Engineers with customer and internal concerns
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Assisting in achieving plant KPIs by contributing to problem-solving activities
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Supporting investigations at customer or supplier locations when necessary
This role will suit someone looking to make a strong impact as a quality technician in a fast-paced and challenging environment, where your skills and input will directly influence success.
Skills & Experience:
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Knowledge of pressing and fabrication manufacturing processes
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Experience within a quality function in a fast-moving manufacturing environment
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Competent in quality tools, techniques, and Microsoft IT packages
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Ideally completed a recognised Apprenticeship and educated in an Engineering/Manufacturing discipline (ONC/HNC level)
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Ability to thrive under pressure in a demanding production environment
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Strong interpersonal skills with confidence in dealing across all business levels
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Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
Why Should You Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated quality technician to join a thriving business at the forefront of innovation. You will gain exposure to advanced manufacturing processes, contribute to problem-solving initiatives, and play a vital part in ensuring world-class standards. With excellent pay, generous benefits, shift allowance, and long-term career prospects, this role offers a rewarding future for the right candidate.
Take the next step in your career as a quality technician and apply today!
