594 Quality Assurance 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

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 Assurance Manager

Location:Leeds, LS10

Salary: £50k to £55k pa + Benefits

Full-time, Permanent

Are you passionate about quality and craftsmanship? Our client a leading UK hospitality furniture manufacturer since 1978, is seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Assurance Manager to join their dynamic team. With 120 dedicated staff and a reputation for excellence, they produce high-quality furniture, in their Leeds factory, for clients such as Hilton , Marriott & Radisson

About the Role

As our Quality Assurance Manager, you will play a key role in upholding and enhancing our product standards across all manufacturing operations. You will lead our quality assurance processes, oversee compliance for all our production, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure our customers receive only the best.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with industry best practices.
li>Guide, manage, train and develop our small team of QA controllers
• Oversee quality control for all manufacturing
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and supplier assessments to ensure adherence to company and regulatory standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for quality issues.
• Train, mentor, and support production teams in quality assurance protocols.
• Collaborate with design, production, and supply chain teams to drive product and process improvements.
• Report on quality metrics and present findings to senior management.

About You

• Proven experience in a quality management role within manufacturing (furniture experience highly desirable).
• Strong knowledge of QMS (ISO 9001 or similar).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing supplier quality and conducting audits.
• Ability to travel to supplier sites as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape quality standards in a respected, growing business.
• Supportive working environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Career development and training opportunities.

Ready to make your mark in quality assurance?

Apply now with your CV detailing your relevant experience 

Join us and help deliver exceptional furniture that our customers love and trust.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all products are inspected to the relevant customer specifications on Goods Inwards
li>Have a clear understanding of Customer Specifications and their requirements.
• Understand and complete all relevant documents and reports correctly, including design of new documentation within the department.
• Work alongside the production team to ensure the product meets the customer specifications at all times.
• Report all quality issues found to the Quality Manager/Technical Manager
• Adhere to and update/ improve all QA procedures at all times.
• Liaise with the Production Team on daily activities.
• Ability to identify and communicate stock on arrival that requires using first.

• Check the Del Rep system for incoming loads. Ensure all quality reports are sent to customers/suppliers.
• Carryout internal audits against the internal audit schedule.
• Have clear understanding on stock age with the ability to identify stock required for re-inspection
• Have the ability to host visits from Customers and Clients when required.
• Ensure that daily task have been issued to all QA personnel.
• Maintain staff training
• Ability to train QA staff, and production operatives in quality checking of product.
• Assist in the investigation and administration of customer complaints and report accordingly.
• Work with the Technical Manager to enhance / improve quality systems.
• Assist the Karsten technical department with compliance due diligence checking.
• Report any offensive or malicious behaviour to the management.
• Any other reasonable duties deemed necessary to the needs of the business.
• Committed to maintaining a Health and Safety orientated environment for self and others.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Good Team Player with the ability to work independently when required.
• Attention to detail in aspects of the role and have the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability and patience to train others.
• Problem solving mentality.
• Good understanding of HACCP, BRC and Customer Audits.
• Level 2 Food Safety.
• Basic Food Hygiene or higher level food qualification.
• Excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills at all levels, with the confidence to discuss issues when required to other team members within the Business.
• Good Spoken English with clear ability to read and write in English.

Portfolio Group are proud to be representing a private care business, with their search for a Quality Assurance Assistant.

4 days onsite, 1 day from home - including travel to different sites at least once a month.

As a Quality Assurance Assistant, you'll ensure care and support documentation are accurate, compliant, and reflective of the high standards promised. This person will play a vital role in ensuring that the business are delivering high-quality, safe, and effective care that meets the requirements of the CQC.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and review documentation to ensure regulatory compliance (CQC and social care legislation) is adhered to
• Manage complaints, concerns, and incidents with a strong customer service ethos, ensuring clear communication, thorough investigation, and timely resolution
• Handle safeguarding and accident reports sensitively and professionally, working in line with policy and legal requirements
• Maintain and deliver scheduled audits, using findings to drive meaningful service improvements
• Collaborate with the senior management team to identify trends and embed lessons learned
• Prepare reports and contribute to regulatory submissions and inspections
• Support a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and service excellence

Key Aspects of the role:

• Supporting Quality and Compliance: Conducting tasks related to CQC standards and safeguarding.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Helping to monitor and evaluate services to ensure they are meeting the required quality standards.
• Maintaining Records: Ensuring that records and documentation are accurate and up-to-date, including evidence of care that meets regulatory expectations.
• Identifying Areas for Improvement: Helping to identify areas where services can improve and supporting the implementation of necessary changes.
• Using Online Systems: Utilizing online systems and processes to manage quality assurance and improve efficiency.
• Understanding Regulations: Having a working knowledge of CQC regulations, including Regulation 17 (Good Governance).
• Supporting Staff: Ensuring that staff understand the quality assurance processes and how to effectively check that quality care is being delivered.
• Contributing to Improvement: Helping to create a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
• Working with Data: Analysing data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Supporting Inspections: Helping to prepare for and respond to CQC inspections.
• Promoting Safety: Ensuring that the service is safe and that risks are managed effectively.

Requirements

• Driving licence (company car/petrol allowance included)
• Knowledge of CQC legislation

Experience of auditing

50178LS

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Quality Assurance Officer

Greater Manchester

30,000 - 35,000

SRG is currently working exclusively with a highly successful & award winning, CDMO based in Greater Manchester. Growing rapidly, the business specialises in taking products from discovery, all the way through early-stage trials, and to approval. They are now looking for an experienced QA Officer to join the quality team, and support GMP operations.

The Role:

Working alongside the QA Manager you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day QMS activities, ensuring the sites ongoing compliance with quality / regulatory standards and industry best practises.

Key duties will include:

• Investigating & Addressing deviations
• Assessing & implementing CAPAs & change controls.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities
• Creating, reviewing, approving & managing quality documentation such as specification, SOPs, & protocols.
• Supporting QP release activities.

Requirements:

• A degree or higher qualification in a relevant Scientific discipline
• Recent QA experience within a Pharmaceutical GMP environment
• Experience with Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Contract QA Officer, Runcorn (Inside IR35)

Temp Contract until end of 2025

Immediate start

I am working with a pharmaceutical manufacturer based near Runcorn who are looking for a QA Officer to join their busy QA Team on a contract basis until the end of 2025.

If you are available at short notice and have demonstrable experience dealing with QA Complaints from a highly regulated manufacturing industry (ideally Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices, Biotech) then please contact Dave Cattell at Reed Scientific or apply via this site.

My client is not able to sponsor candidates who require a visa to live and work in the UK or this role however, we would welcome applications from candidates who are currently on a PSW Visa or Dependant visa with at least 6 - 12 months left.

The role has been deemed Inside IR35

You will like

Working in QA in Elstree near Watford for this global pharmaceutical firm, providing medicine and essential medical products, to people worldwide before, during & after the Covid-19 pandemic. They prioritise emerging markets, partnering with innovative companies to deliver their products to the regions they cannot reach and are renowned for quality in time-critical, temperature-controlled supply chain and logistics and GDP compliance.

You will like

The Quality Assurance Associate QA Associate job itself where you will be working in a QA team of 3 and reporting to the QA Manager engaging with departments across the organisation.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of quality-related activities, including excursions, supplier and customer qualifications, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and risk mitigation efforts. This role requires close collaboration with the Responsible Person (RP/RPi) and other departments across the business.  More specifically:

• Support the QA Manager in executing assigned Quality Assurance (QA) responsibilities.
li>Ensure all planned, scheduled, and unplanned QA activities are carried out, documented, and reported in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist in the management and continuous improvement of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
< i>Promote and embed continuous improvement principles across QA processes and documentation.

Quality Management System

• Maintain and regularly update the Training Matrix and Schedule, coordinating with department managers and QA to ensure all training is current and compliant.
li>Monitor and manage the Document Control Log, ensuring accurate tracking of all controlled documents.
• Oversee the lifecycle of quality documents (SOPs, Work Instructions, Forms, Policies, etc.), from training and implementation to archiving and secure storage.
• Provide administrative support to the QA Department
• Assist in the planning and preparation for internal and external audits and inspections.

Change Control, CAPA, and Deviation Management

• Track, update, and support the implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and compliance with procedures related to change controls, deviations, complaints, and internal GDP audit follow-ups.
• Assist in the investigation and documentation of quality incidents.

Qualification and Compliance Monitoring

• Conduct regular compliance checks using MHRA and other regulatory resources.
• Shadow / support internal compliance audits to ensure adherence to GDP and company standards.
• Carry out monthly compliance checks on import/export processes.
• Support the retrieval, review, and closure of temperature monitoring reports.
• Assist departments in conducting customer and supplier bona fide checks.

Staff Training Administration

• Administer competency assessments linked to SOP training.
• Notify relevant staff of upcoming or overdue competency tests, referencing the training matrix.
• Receive tests and maintain accurate training records.
• Inform line managers of any non-compliance, including failed assessments or missed deadlines.

Quality Risk Management

• Support Quality Risk Management and route qualification activities.
• Understand and support validation activities.

You will have

To be successful as Quality Assurance Associate QA you will bring proven experience in Good Distribution Practice (GDP) quality systems, SOP development, temperature excursion handling, and KPI management. Plus a  healthy mix of the following

li>Experience in utilising quality system processes (such as, Audit, Deviations, CAPA, Change Control)
• Excellent administrative and people skills
• Strong communication skills, with excellent English language skills, (oral and written)
• A good team player demonstrating a willingness to learn, improve and adapt
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with experience of route cause analysis
• Possess the ability to work productively and diligently, with initiative and drive, under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining high-quality standards
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, especially, Word, Excel and Power Point

You will get

As QA Associate you will enjoy competitive salary ~£35K-£40K DOE + Bonus + Package

You can apply

To Quality Assurance Associate QA Associate pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or by sending CV in confidence to (url removed)  

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