Quality technician

Posted 20 April 2026
Salary £28000.00 - £29000 per annum
LocationBallynahinch
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering & Manufacturing
Reference12273_1776708003

Job description

Vickerstock are proud to be working in partnership with a leading manufacturing business to recruit a Quality Assurance Technician for their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with recent manufacturing experience to develop their career within a structured quality environment, supporting both supplier quality and production processes.


Quality Assurance Technician

The Role
Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving quality standards across supplier and production operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting Goods Inwards inspection and supplier monitoring systems
  • Coordinating supplier-related rejections and managing RMA processes
  • Liaising with suppliers on quality issues and corrective actions
  • Maintaining first article inspection reports for major customers
  • Managing non-conforming products and supporting MRB processes
  • Assisting with product and process investigations
  • Supporting QA and Engineering teams during new product introduction
  • Maintaining and reviewing the NCR database
  • Assisting with ISO9001:2015 compliance, documentation, and audits
  • Creating and reviewing quality documentation including standards, plans, and inspection instructions

What you will need

Essential:

  • Recent experience (1-3 years) within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365

Desirable:

  • Third-level qualification in Engineering or similar
  • Experience working in a Quality Assurance role
  • Familiarity with MRP systems

Working Hours

  • 38 hours per week across a 4-day working week
  • Flexible shift options:
    • 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • 7:30am - 5:30pm
    • 8:00am - 6:00pm (Monday-Thursday)

Benefits

  • Free parking
  • Monthly healthy breakfast
  • Life assurance (up to 1x salary)
  • Employee Assistance Programme

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Ruairi McCann, Recruitment Manager at Vickerstock 02890 313720
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