Quality Control Technician in Tamworth, Staffordshire

Quality Control Technician

Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire
Salary: £29,000 – £30,472.54 per annum
Hours: 42 per week
Shift Pattern: Days and nights (6–6) – rotating schedule with every other weekend off
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Control Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business within the building products industry. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring that all products meet exacting quality standards and comply with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

Working closely with production teams, you’ll oversee inspections, manage “first-off” approvals, and drive continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor. This is a hands-on role that’s ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for getting things right.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections, dimensional checks, and quality measurements to confirm compliance with product specifications.

• Oversee the first-off approval process and perform regular in-process checks.

• Identify and report any quality issues or deviations immediately to prevent waste and rework.

• Isolate non-conforming materials and follow up on corrective actions (rework, release, or scrap).

• Carry out regular quality walks across production lines to maintain consistent standards.

• Support best-practice methods such as 5S, error-proofing, and standardised work.

• Deliver training and guidance on quality procedures and inspection methods.

• Maintain and update SOPs, quality alerts, and key quality metrics (KPIs).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£29,000–£30,472.54)

• 20 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Opportunities for training, upskilling, and career progression within a growing group

Voceer presents this job opportunity for Pioneer Selection, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by Pioneer Selection, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.