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Quality Technician

Job Posted: 6 hours ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wetherby, City and Borough of Leeds

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Quality Technician / Junior Quality Engineer

Wetherby, West Yorkshire
£30000 - £35000
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

A fantastic opportunity for a detail-driven Quality Technician / Junior Quality Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing business producing high-performance technical textiles for demanding industrial, aerospace, automotive and engineering applications.

This role supports daily quality activities across the full production lifecycle — from incoming material checks and in-process inspection to customer complaint investigations and continuous improvement projects. Ideal for someone with 1–3 years’ manufacturing quality experience who wants to progress into a full Quality Engineer role.

Key Responsibilities

Non-Conformance Management

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    Investigate NCRs using structured problem-solving tools (Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, Is/Is Not).

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    Quarantine, document and manage non-conforming materials and finished goods.

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    Support corrective and preventive actions, verifying effectiveness and tracking closure.

Supplier Quality & Incoming Materials

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    Raise supplier NCRs and follow up with vendors to ensure corrective actions are implemented.

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    Support incoming inspection activities to maintain material standards.

Customer Complaint Handling

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    Log and classify customer complaints in line with internal processes.

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    Carry out detailed investigations and prepare clear corrective action reports.

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    Ensure containment and corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.

Compliance & Documentation

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    Maintain quality records in line with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.

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    Support internal audits and contribute to the wider quality management system.

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    Update work instructions, inspection sheets and controlled documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

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    Experience in quality control or inspection within manufacturing (1–3 years ideal).

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    Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to use structured quality tools.

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    Ability to read technical specifications and follow quality standards.

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    Accurate documentation and reporting abilities.

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    IT literate (Excel, QC/ERP systems).

Preferred / Desirable

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    Exposure to textile processes (woven, nonwoven, coating, lamination) or willingness to learn.

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    Experience in technical textiles, aerospace, automotive or industrial manufacturing.

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    Familiarity with ISO 9001.

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    Internal audit training (ISO 9001) beneficial.

What’s Offered

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    Long-term career progression into a Quality Engineer role.

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    Supportive and collaborative environment.

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    Training and development opportunities.

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    Competitive salary and benefits package

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