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QA Technician

  • Job reference: 556649
  • Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Manufacturing and Production
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £31.2k – 33k per year
  • Published: July 28, 2026

QA Technician

Location: Lichfield
Pay: From £15.00 per hour (with pay reviews as you develop)
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
• Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am – 12:00pm (Enjoy an early finish every Friday!)
Contract: Permanent


⭐ Join a Business That Values Quality

Workforce Manufacturing are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering manufacturer in Lichfield for an experienced QA Technician.

If you’re passionate about quality, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in getting things right first time, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Working within a modern engineering environment, you’ll play a key role in ensuring products consistently meet customer expectations and the highest manufacturing standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing business that genuinely invests in its people and offers long-term career development.


What You’ll Be Doing

As a QA Technician, you’ll be responsible for maintaining exceptional quality standards throughout the manufacturing process by:

✅ Carrying out First-Off, In-Process and Final Inspections

✅ Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements

✅ Inspecting components using precision measuring equipment including:

  • Verniers

  • Micrometers

  • Height Gauges

  • Other inspection equipment

✅ Completing inspection reports and maintaining accurate quality documentation.

✅ Identifying non-conformances and supporting investigations into root causes.

✅ Assisting with corrective and preventative actions to improve manufacturing processes.

✅ Supporting internal quality audits and process compliance.

✅ Working closely with Production, Engineering and Management teams to resolve quality issues.

✅ Supporting customer and supplier quality activities.

✅ Maintaining ISO quality systems and documentation.

✅ Promoting a safe, organised and high-quality working environment.


What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

✔ Previous experience as a QA Technician, Quality Technician, Quality Inspector or Quality Engineer within manufacturing.

✔ Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.

✔ Experience using precision measuring equipment.

✔ Excellent attention to detail.

✔ Strong communication and organisational skills.

✔ Good computer literacy and experience completing quality documentation.

✔ A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and within a team.

Highly Desirable

⭐ Fabrication, Welding, CNC Machining or Precision Engineering experience.

⭐ Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Systems.

⭐ Internal auditing experience.

⭐ Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement knowledge.

⭐ Experience using CMM Measuring Equipment.


What’s In It For You?

Starting salary from £15.00 per hour

Pay reviews as competency increases

Permanent, full-time position

Early finish every Friday

Training and career progression opportunities

Join a growing and successful engineering business

Supportive team environment


Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you’re an experienced QA Technician looking for a company where your attention to detail is genuinely valued, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and one of our specialist consultants will be in touch.


About Us

We specialise in connecting skilled professionals with leading opportunities across the Engineering, Technical, and Manufacturing sectors. Our experienced recruitment team partners with reputable employers to secure reliable, long-term talent while helping candidates find roles that match their skills, experience and career ambitions.

Whether you’re looking for your next career move or seeking exceptional talent, we’re committed to delivering a professional, honest and personal recruitment service.

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