Role: Quality Assurance Operative
Location: Whitstable
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-4:30pm / Fri 7:30am-12:30pm
Our client, an established manufacturing company based in Whitstable, is looking for a hands-on Quality Assurance Operative to join their team. This is a great opportunity to apply your quality assurance expertise in a hands-on role, helping to maintain the high standards for which the company is known globally.
Position Overview
As the Quality Assurance Operative, you will be central to maintaining and improving quality standards across the manufacturing process. This is a shop floor-based position where you will oversee quality control, from goods in inspection to final product audits. You will help reduce variation, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement projects, ensuring the company's reputation for excellence is upheld.
A background in machining, machine operation, plastic moulding, press tool work, or assembly would be highly beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain quality control procedures and standards.
- Conduct regular audits of manufacturing processes and products.
- Analyse quality data to identify trends and root causes.
- Ensure all quality control equipment is calibrated and maintained.
- Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance quality.
- Provide regular reports on quality performance.
- Hands-on shop floor responsibilities
- Quality assurance
Candidate Profile
- BTEC or above in a relevant field
- A background with machining, machine operating, plastic moulding, press tool work, or assembly work would be an advantage.
- Experience in a quality assurance role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in using quality control tools and software.
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