Quality isn’t paperwork to you. It’s standards, systems and getting it right first time.

If you’re the type who spots a 0.2mm deviation from across the shop floor and refuses to let it slide… keep reading.

Role: Quality Technician
Location: Loughborough
Pay: Up to £15.00 per hour
Overtime: 1.3x weekdays | 1.5x Saturdays & Sundays
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Contract: 12 weeks through Your Recruiters (Agency) to start, then Fixed Term Contract to October 2026

We’re recruiting for a Quality Technician to join a busy sheet metal manufacturing site in Loughborough. This is a hands on, day shift role within a fast paced production environment where standards, accuracy and compliance genuinely matter.

This isn’t just inspection. This is systems, investigation, improvement and real involvement with production

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Carrying out first off inspections and supporting new product introductions to ensure standards are met before full production
• Investigating internal and external quality issues and identifying root causes
• Using structured problem solving methods to implement effective corrective actions
• Conducting internal audits in line with ISO 9001 requirements
• Supporting external audits and certification visits
• Maintaining accurate inspection reports, FAIRs, control plans and quality documentation
• Reviewing engineering drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
• Monitoring quality data and reporting trends or recurring issues to management
• Managing calibration records for inspection and measuring equipment
• Working closely with fabrication, welding and engineering teams to resolve quality concerns
• Supporting continuous improvement activities to reduce waste, rework and defects

What They’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Good understanding of ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using inspection and measuring equipment
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• IT literate, including Microsoft Office
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Experience within a sheet metal, fabrication or welding environment
• Internal Auditor qualification
• Experience writing SOPs or work instructions
• Understanding of continuous improvement principles
• Experience using MIE systems

You’ll need to be organised, confident raising quality concerns, and comfortable working closely with production teams to maintain high standards.

Recruitment Process:

To apply, contact Josh Whitmore at Your Recruiters.

0116 467 0800 | josh.whitmore@your-recruiters.co.uk

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a site tour and informal chat.

Your Recruiters Limited is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Every applicant receives a response, with feedback for those not selected at interview stage.