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Quality Control Technician

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Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Chelston, Somerset, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£33k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Abatec are recruiting for a Quality Control Technician for our client in Wellington

In this role, you will provide hands-on quality control support across goods-inwards and production activities, ensure that purchased components and manufactured products meet defined quality requirements, and that non-conforming products are identified, controlled, and reported effectively.

Hours and Pay

Monday - Thursday 08.00 - 16.15

Friday 08.00 - 15.00

£33,000 - £35,000

Main Duties

* Support goods-inwards inspection of purchased components, materials and assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, purchase order requirements and relevant quality standards.

* Prioritise inspection activities based on risk, product criticality, compliance requirements and production needs.

* Maintain accurate and traceable inspection and quality records, providing data to support reporting, audits and key performance indicators (KPIs).

* Identify and control non-conforming products, raise non-conformance reports, and support investigations, corrective actions and close-out activities.

* Carry out routine and ad hoc in-process inspections, maintaining a visible quality presence on the shop floor and working proactively with production teams.

* Support root cause analysis activities by providing inspection evidence and structured feedback.

* Carry out or support internal and supplier audits where required.

* Use measuring equipment such as verniers, multimeters and other inspection tools correctly, ensuring calibration requirements are followed where applicable.

* Identify recurring issues, trends and risks, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects, rework, waste and quality risks.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

* Previous experience in a quality control, inspection or manufacturing support role, including goods-inwards and/or in-process inspection.

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and bills of materials.

* Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, multimeters and other basic inspection tools.

* Understanding of non-conformance control, corrective action and concession processes.

* Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality management systems.

* Experience working within manufacturing or assembly environments involving electrical or electromechanical products.

* Competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel for inspection records, reporting and basic data analysis.

* Experience using ERP/MRP systems is desirable.

* Understanding of basic audit principles, with experience carrying out or supporting internal and supplier audits desirable.

* IPC-610 and/or IPC-620 certification, or equivalent practical experience, is desirable.

Personal Attributes

* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.

* Excellent attention to detail with a structured, practical and evidence-based approach.

* Clear and professional communicator, confident in identifying, documenting and escalating quality issues where appropriate.

* Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop within a manufacturing quality environment

Reference: 225364803

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CV-Library

Quality Control Technician

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library

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Chelston, Somerset, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£33k - £35k Annual
Full-Time
Abatec are recruiting for a Quality Control Technician for our client in Wellington

In this role, you will provide hands-on quality control support across goods-inwards and production activities, ensure that purchased components and manufactured products meet defined quality requirements, and that non-conforming products are identified, controlled, and reported effectively.

Hours and Pay

Monday - Thursday 08.00 - 16.15

Friday 08.00 - 15.00

£33,000 - £35,000

Main Duties

* Support goods-inwards inspection of purchased components, materials and assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, purchase order requirements and relevant quality standards.

* Prioritise inspection activities based on risk, product criticality, compliance requirements and production needs.

* Maintain accurate and traceable inspection and quality records, providing data to support reporting, audits and key performance indicators (KPIs).

* Identify and control non-conforming products, raise non-conformance reports, and support investigations, corrective actions and close-out activities.

* Carry out routine and ad hoc in-process inspections, maintaining a visible quality presence on the shop floor and working proactively with production teams.

* Support root cause analysis activities by providing inspection evidence and structured feedback.

* Carry out or support internal and supplier audits where required.

* Use measuring equipment such as verniers, multimeters and other inspection tools correctly, ensuring calibration requirements are followed where applicable.

* Identify recurring issues, trends and risks, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing defects, rework, waste and quality risks.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

* Previous experience in a quality control, inspection or manufacturing support role, including goods-inwards and/or in-process inspection.

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and bills of materials.

* Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, multimeters and other basic inspection tools.

* Understanding of non-conformance control, corrective action and concession processes.

* Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality management systems.

* Experience working within manufacturing or assembly environments involving electrical or electromechanical products.

* Competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel for inspection records, reporting and basic data analysis.

* Experience using ERP/MRP systems is desirable.

* Understanding of basic audit principles, with experience carrying out or supporting internal and supplier audits desirable.

* IPC-610 and/or IPC-620 certification, or equivalent practical experience, is desirable.

Personal Attributes

* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.

* Excellent attention to detail with a structured, practical and evidence-based approach.

* Clear and professional communicator, confident in identifying, documenting and escalating quality issues where appropriate.

* Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop within a manufacturing quality environment
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Reference: 225364803

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