1,265 Quality Assurance Specialists jobs in the United Kingdom

Quality Assurance Engineer - Manufacturing | Bolton

Join a cutting-edge manufacturing environment where your expertise in quality assurance will directly impact high-profile engineering projects. We're looking for a proactive QA Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes across multiple UK sites.

What you'll be doing:

• Drive quality excellence across manufacturing programmes

• Lead audits, risk assessments, and non-conformance investigations

• Influence continuous improvement and ensure compliance with industry standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, to cost, and at high quality

What you'll bring:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant subject

• Strong experience in quality assurance within engineering/manufacturing

• Solid knowledge of EN9100/AS9100 and auditing practices

• Confident using problem-solving tools (8D, 5Y, PFMEA)

• Great communication skills and a drive to make real impact

Ready to shape the future of manufacturing quality? Apply now and help drive world-class performance.

• Quality Management System (QMS) Oversight:
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Conduct internal audits and facilitate external audits to ensure ongoing compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage and update quality documentation, procedures, and records.

• Create comprehensive system reports for General Administration (GA) purposes using Microsoft Package tools.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes of non-conformities, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Present findings and recommendations to management.

• Manage and oversee compliance with established management systems for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Demonstrate knowledge or experience with British Retail Consortium (BRC) standards.
• Possess knowledge or experience with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) principles and standards.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of data security protocols and best practices to protect sensitive company information.

• Undertake various administrative tasks as required to support the smooth running of the department and wider business operations.

• Experience: 2-3 years of experience upwards in a Quality Assurance or similar role.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Package (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and data management.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Desirable: Experience or knowledge of BRC (British Retail Consortium) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standards.
• Advantageous: Previous experience within the food industry.
• Personal Attributes: Highly organised, meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm

• 30,000 - 40,000 per annum, depending on experience

• Job Title Quality Assurance Officer
li>Location Blackpool
• Salary £30,000 to £32,000
< i>Holidays 27 days plus Bank Holidays
• Hours Monday to Friday 35 hours 1 hour for lunch

Our clients products are widely available across the whole of the UK and with over 20 European countries

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Role summary

The person will support the team responsible for quality and regulatory compliance of the portfolio of products and all new product launches. This role will be office based.

We are open to candiates whos come from the FMCG , Personal care, Food, Pharma or Medical Device sectors.

Duties and responsibilities

Review and approve product artwork to ensure compliance with UK regulations.
• Review and approval of new product samples and artwork at all stages of the approval process including up to Gold Seal samples.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as NPD, Supply Chain and Technical for NPD launches and the management of our existing portfolio of products.
• Logging and sending of samples to external laboratories for stability testing, production of a CPSR and any other testing requirements in a timely manner.
• Updating internal and external electronic product information management systems such as the UK CPNP, and Product/Quality related databases.
• Engaging with suppliers to support internal stakeholder projects.
• Monitor supplier accreditation and audit requirements, ensuring information is correct, current, and compliant.
• Stay up to date with UK and EU industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging quality standards.
• Logging and assisting with investigation of quality / product complaints, including liaising directly with the manufacturer and customer.
• Logging and investigation of Non conformances, Deviations and CAPA’s and compliance with internal QMS procedures.
< i>Creation of monthly Quality KPI’s for management meetings.

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Experience  Desireable

Technical, Quality, Product Development or Manufacturing knowledge and experience whilst working to GMP ISO 22716, ISO 9001, directives
• Attention to detail, diligent & methodical.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise their own work to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Excellent written & verbal communicator.
• A good knowledge of Microsoft office, Cloud/Web based applications and annotating PDF files is essential.
• Confident and professional when dealing with customers and colleagues, at all levels of seniority, up to and including the MD.

Able to attend customer and supplier meetings mainly within the UK.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Manager on a contract basis to join a client within the manufacturing sector, to improve and analyse processes in preparation for audit at the end of the year.

The key details are below:

• Job Type: Contract (OUTSIDE of IR35)
• Contract Length: 4 months (end of 2025)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Newbury
• Work pattern 4 days on site, 1 day remote

They are looking for someone with the following experience:

• Working to AS9100 standards
• Analysing and Improving Processes

If you are interested please apply ASAP.

Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

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Excel Technical Consulting have a new opportunity available in the south of the UK requiring a Quality engineer to support a well-known aerospace client for around 12 months. The position will have a focus on maintaining audit readiness throughout their manufacturing/production departments as well as ensuring customer qualification.

Additional tasks will include:

• Create and update FAIR documentation,
• Review and approval of quality documentation,
• Update and monitor customer documentation status,
• Support document control and quality records,
• Support internal and customer audits through preparation of required documentation and evidence packs.

To be considered for this opportunity, our client is looking for candidates to hold experience within an aerospace environment and AS9102/9145 as well as qualifications within HNC/HND, and APQP/PPAP. With all of this in mind, our client will be offering a competitive hourly rate to work around 45 hours in a Monday to Friday working week.

If this would be of interest to you, please apply ASAP!

Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: Up to 70,000

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent on site 5 days a week

Job Overview

Our client is an established company seeking a highly experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and maintain their Quality Assurance systems and ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer expectations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high-quality standards across the organisation and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Main Purpose of the Job

To deliver quality products and services that exceed the standards expected by customers and stakeholders. Ensure that the company works to the highest possible quality standard in everything it does and implement standard processes & procedures for consistent, high-quality results across all company functions.

Key Responsibilities and Main Tasks

• Make suggestions and follow through with improvements to deliver reliable and quality products and services.
• Collect, compile, and analyse data continuously and visualize trends to identify areas for reliability and quality improvement; initiating and facilitating actions to implement improvements effectively using problem-solving techniques (8D, 5Why, etc.).
• Responsibility for the maintenance of QMS, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards adopted by the company.
• Formulate, develop, and promote policies, processes, procedures, objectives, and measures for the continued operation of QMS (e.g., Quality & Environment).
• Assist relevant departments in writing standardised work instructions for company processes and procedures.
• Organise and conduct internal and external audits to ensure adherence to regulations and standards.
• Collate and deliver performance data as part of the QMS review to senior management.
• Identify training needs and implement company-wide compliance training.
• Train and coach staff regarding quality and environment functions.
• Establish quality contracts with customers and suppliers.
• Act as liaison, host, and company representative for external auditing bodies related to Quality & Environment functions.
• Work with supply chain to assess new suppliers and monitor existing suppliers for better quality production materials.
• Contribute to and undertake Quality Gate Reviews for the introduction of any new product.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to perform reliability testing on new products.
• Develop inspection standards for production materials and acceptance of certificates of conformity.
• Manage customer complaints, RMAs, and corrective/preventative actions for field issues.
• Prevent recurrence of major quality problems.
• Carry out additional tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in quality assurance within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of quality improvement, problem-solving, and analysis techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal and external engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with all company areas and external bodies.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and statistical analysis, including data collection and management.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, organisation, and critical/logical thinking abilities.
• Teamwork, collaboration, and facilitation skills to resolve issues and lead continuous quality improvement.
• Knowledge of electronic component reliability and failure mechanisms is highly desirable

If you are interested in the role of Quality Assurance Manager and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Unicorn Resourcing Limitedis acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanentopportunity.

Job Title: Quality Assurance officer
Location: Blackpool (Full-Time, On-Site)

Salary and Benefits : c. 35,000 depending on experience + Bens

About the Role:

Our client is a global distributor of Health and Beauty products including cosmetics, Healthcare and Hair care products. They are looking for a confident and articulate QA Assistant to join their busy Quality department. The main responsibility of the role is to help ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of the company's portfolio of cosmetic products and all new product launches.

Key Duties of the role include:

• Reviewing product artwork for UK/EU compliance.
• Manage sample approvals
• Coordinate stability testing and regulatory documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers and support audits.
• Monitor regulatory updates and industry trends.
• Investigate non-conformances, deviations, product complaints and support CAPAs.
• Report monthly Quality KPIs.

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will have demonstrable working knowledge of Cosmetic GMP from a cosmetics or FMCG manufacturing or distribution business with knowledge of ISO 22716, ISO 9001 highly desirable. There will occasionallybe travel around the UK and EU.

Our client has indicated that they are unable to sponsor skilled migrant workers so please only apply if you are eligible to live and work in the UK and travel within the EU if required.

If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity then please contact Dave Cattell at Reed or apply via this site.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and drive quality improvement within our Living Well services. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key role in shaping and delivering high standards of care and compliance.

Location: Hereford, Herefordshire
Contract: 6 months ongoing
Hours: 37 hours per week
Rate: 385.00 per day (Umbrella) + Mileage

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the development and delivery of a quality assurance strategy.
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks to senior managers and boards.
• Provide support in preparation for a pending CQC inspection.
• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance Team, ensuring effective performance.
• Co-ordinate and lead provider failure processes, with the support of the Head of Services.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in quality monitoring on data platforms.
• Knowledge of contract management and care provider market oversight.
• Familiarity with co-production approaches.

If you are passionate about quality assurance and have the expertise to support high-performing services, we would love to hear from you.

QA Technician

• Annual Salary: 30,000
• Location: Burton on Trent
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a QA Technician to join our Product Integrity department. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance within our manufacturing environment. The QA Technician will conduct quality assurance checks, audits, and verification activities to uphold industry standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct routine foreign body audits to ensure product safety and integrity, documenting actions and highlighting findings to operational and engineering teams.
• Perform real-time traceability checks to ensure full compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Lead detailed investigations into customer complaints to ascertain root causes and deliver corrective actions.
• Manage calibration of scales, volumetric drops, probes, and externally calibrated metal weights to maintain measurement accuracy.
• Conduct routine and ad-hoc product quality evaluations, ensuring adherence to specifications.
• Verify labels and packaging compliance, ensuring correct version control and regulatory alignment.
• Audit production records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with food safety and quality management systems.
• Oversee and document the positive release process for raw materials and finished goods.
• Review, track, and escalate supplier non-conformances, ensuring resolution and process improvements.
• Conduct GMP audits to assess compliance with food safety protocols and hygiene standards.
• Manage and execute on-site lab testing schedules, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in quality assurance within food manufacturing or a similar regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, HACCP principles, and auditing practices.
• Experience in calibration, verification, and quality control processes.
• Familiarity with complaint investigations, supplier non-conformance handling, and product traceability.
• Knowledge of BRC Global Standard for Food Safety and relevant audit processes.
• HACCP Level 2 or higher certification.
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience using quality management systems (QMS) and auditing tools.
• Strong proficiency in data recording, reporting, and analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and structured approach to quality checks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and adaptable mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of 30,000 per annum.
• Shift work flexibility within a full-time schedule.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.

To apply for the QA Technician position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.