Quality Technician

Job Title:

Quality Technician

Location:

County Durham 

Salary:

£39,952 per annum + shift allowance

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays (rising to 27 after one year)

• Sick Pay (dependent on service)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life Assurance including death in service

• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

• Employer Contributory Pension

• Income Protection

• 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:

• Ensuring operators adhere to quality elements of Standard Operating Procedures

• Conducting regular product and process audits, feeding back findings as required

• Identifying non-conformities and opportunities for process improvements

• Communicating quality data effectively to manufacturing teams to drive improvement actions

• Supporting Quality Engineers with customer and internal concerns

• Assisting in achieving plant KPIs by contributing to problem-solving activities

• 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:

• Knowledge of pressing and fabrication manufacturing processes

• Experience within a quality function in a fast-moving manufacturing environment

• Competent in quality tools, techniques, and Microsoft IT packages

• Ideally completed a recognised Apprenticeship and educated in an Engineering/Manufacturing discipline (ONC/HNC level)

• Ability to thrive under pressure in a demanding production environment

• Strong interpersonal skills with confidence in dealing across all business levels

• 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!

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