Quality Assurance Technician Contract Full Time NEW

• Position: Quality Assurance Technician
• Salary: £27,000 per year (12 month contract) plus very good company benefits along with the possibility of career progression and permanent role within the business. 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and good pension scheme
• Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:30 (with some flexibility)
• Role based in Uckfield. There is plenty of free parking on site available for all staff – workplace based 15-20 minute walk from Uckfield station.

We are very pleased to be working alongside our large, successful and highly reputable client as they seek to recruit a Quality Assurance Technician to join their team at their site in Uckfield on a 12 month maternity leave contract which could turn permanent. My client is highly thought of within their sector and offer an excellent environment and team in which to work.

This role is full time (Monday-Friday 0800-1630 with some flexibility) and offers an excellent opportunity to join a very established and reputable company. There is parking available on site and my client is based close to Edenbridge station.

The role – Quality Assurance Technician

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring company products meet internal and external quality standards. You will be responsible for carrying out inspections, maintaining records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Duties will include:

• Perform routine in-process, final product, and goods-in inspections
• Conduct visual checks using colour standards and samples
• Maintain accurate inspection records and complete relevant quality documentation
• Report any non-conformances and assist with investigations and analysis
• Support the implementation of corrective and preventative actions
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams, promoting quality awareness
• Ensure compliance with packaging, ISO 9001 and any relevant industry or regulatory standards
• Participate in internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Experience, competencies and knowledge required:

• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or similar role
• Understanding of quality systems and standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

This is an excellent opportunity to use your skills and experience gained within a Quality Assurance based role, working as a key part of a friendly and busy team.

For more information regarding this new and exciting Quality Assurance Technician opportunity (12 month mat leave cover), please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon – don’t miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.