Technology Technician

A great opportunity to build your quality inspection skills in a leading manufacturing environment.

Our Client has a requirement for a Technology Quality Technician, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness.

Role Purpose:

• The Technology Quality Technician is responsible for conducting quality control activities, including inspections, tests and results reporting.
• The role combines practical skills with an understanding of the overall Quality Management System and the impact of nonconformances on the performance of equipment and systems.

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Inspect documentation, parts, components, materials, subassemblies and equipment against stated specifications, using measurement systems with valid calibration and acceptable repeatability and reproducibility. Comply with applicable inspection procedures and standard work.
• Perform manufacturing and engineering tests in compliance with applicable procedures and standard work.
• Assist in designing tests and fixtures and their set-up.
• Ensure all inspection and test activities are conducted safely. Participate in creation and review of Hazard Analysis and Risk Control for these activities.
• When authorized, perform calibration of measurement systems.
• Be familiar with inspection and test procedures, standard work and test plans, and provide input to continuously improve them.
• Document the results of inspections and tests. Verify the stability of results over time, as feasible.
• Use the guiding principles and tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement, wherever applicable.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering, production, assembly or workshop environment.
• Basic understanding of quality control, inspection, or testing processes.
• Ability to use basic measurement tools (e.g., verniers, micrometers, gauges) — training can be provided.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when inspecting components, materials, or documentation.
• Ability to follow standard work, procedures and safety guidelines.
• Basic understanding of quality systems or willingness to learn (e.g., QMS, nonconformance reporting).
• Comfortable documenting inspection results clearly and accurately.
• Good problem‑solving mindset with willingness to support continuous improvement activities.
• Ability to work safely and contribute to hazard analysis or risk assessments.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and willingness to learn new technical skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team environment.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Technology Quality Technician looking for new employment. xwzovoh

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.