Job Description

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

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

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

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

Hours & Salary

• 7.45 - 4.30 Monday - Thursday 7.45 - 12.15 Friday
• £13.73 - £15 per hour

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.