Quality Technician

Quality Control Technician

Location: Norwich Full-Time | Temporary 3 – 6 months

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Control Technician to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business. Working within the Quality Department, you will play a key role in ensuring that components, assemblies, and finished products meet stringent quality standards and engineering specifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused individual who enjoys working in a hands-on manufacturing environment and is passionate about continuous improvement, accuracy, and maintaining the highest levels of product quality.

Key Responsibilities

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• Carry out inspections of purchased goods both at supplier premises and upon receipt, completing all required documentation and reports.
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• Inspect in-house manufactured components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
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• Perform inspections during the build process, on final assemblies, and on returned equipment.
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• Conduct dimensional checks and investigations as required, recording findings accurately.
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• Undertake calibration of measuring instruments, including micrometres, verniers, pressure gauges, and other precision tools.
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• Maintain calibration records and procedures in line with business requirements.
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• Monitor and report on temperature control within the standards room.
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• Ensure all quality activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and within agreed timescales.
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• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.
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• Support the wider Quality team and undertake additional duties as reasonably required.
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About You

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience within a Quality Control position in a manufacturing or engineering environment and be confident using a range of inspection and measurement equipment.

Essential Requirements

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• Previous experience working in a Quality Control role.
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• Experience using and programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
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• Knowledge of calibration methods for mechanical tooling.
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• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
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• Experience using a variety of measuring instruments, including:\n
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  • Internal and external micrometres
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  • Depth gauges
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  • Verniers
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  • Measuring equipment up to 1.5 metres
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• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
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• Competent user of Microsoft Office and business IT systems.
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• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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• Ability to work to challenging deadlines.
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• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
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• Strong team player with a desire to contribute to business success.
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Hours & Salary

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• 7.45 – 4.30 Monday – Thursday 7.45 – 12.15 Friday
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• £13.73 - £15 per hour
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What We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who takes pride in quality, enjoys solving problems, and thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment. You'll be confident working independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across the business.

Apply Today

If you have a strong background in quality inspection, calibration, and manufacturing processes, and are looking for your next challenge within a successful engineering organisation, we'd love to hear from you.