611 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.

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.

Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Leeds, LS10

Salary: £55k to £60k pa

Full-time, Permanent

Are you passionate about quality and craftsmanship? Our client a leading UK hospitality furniture manufacturer and 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.
• Opportunity to shape quality standards in a respected, growing business.
• Supportive working environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Interested in this Quality Assurance Manager role? Please apply with your latest CV. 

My client is a leading civil engineering and groundworks company, recruiting for a Quality Assurance Lead, based across major projects in Birmingham, London and Suffolk. To be considered, you must be from a civil engineering or construction background.

The Quality Assurance Lead will be responsible to manage the quality assurance process. Ensure a project is handed over with accurate records and within the agreed timescales and quality standards.

Key duties to include but not limited to:

Support the operational team with accurate record keeping and document control

Collate and mange ITPs with engineering team and subcontractors

Support design coordinators and design managers with their duties

Track equipment and update equipment registers

Update and compliance with Project Quality Plan

Ensure project compliance with the project and quality procedures

Support engineering team and subcontractors with NCR process

Awareness of project specific handover documentation. Track and collate and handover documentation to support Handover File and O&Ms

Awareness of Environmental issues within the construction company environment and the Environmental Manual policy and objectives

Awareness of Occupational Health and Safety issues within the construction company environment and the OH&S policy statement and objectives

Undertake other duties commensurate with the level of this position

Comply with Company polices & procedures

Experience/Knowledge:

Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation

Good knowledge of plant

Construction or Civil Engineering experience is essential

Skills:

Good Communication Skills

Thorough understanding of Workflow

Commitment to the implementation of Materials Logistics

To be able to work with initiative when outside influences affect planned operations

Qualifications:

Degree or similar

CSCS Cards

SSSTS/SMSTS

TWC - Preferable

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

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.