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Job Title: Quality Coordinator (Part-Time)
Location: Kettering, NN16 8PX
Salary: Up to £12.80 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week

About the Company

Join a leading manufacturer of laboratory machinery, devices, and consumables used by a global customer base. We pride ourselves on high-quality products, rigorous standards, and continuous improvement.

The Role

We are looking for a Part-Time Quality Coordinator to join our Test Equipment department. You will play a key role in maintaining and monitoring quality standards, supporting compliance, and driving continuous improvement across production and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain quality standards throughout production and operations.

• Maintain in-house calibration documentation, processes, and equipment.

• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and update quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions.

• Investigate and resolve quality issues, recommending corrective and preventive actions.

• Collaborate with production, design, sales, and warehouse teams to ensure consistent quality practices.

• Support the implementation of ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 17025) through documentation, training, and process improvements.

• Coordinate customer feedback and complaints, ensuring timely resolution.

• Track and report quality metrics, identifying trends and suggesting improvements.

• Assist in staff training on quality procedures and best practices.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform related administrative tasks.

About You

Essential:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks

• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and data entry systems

• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn new standards

Desirable:

• Auditing experience

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or ISO 17025

• Engineering or science-based experience or qualifications

• Understanding of lean or Six Sigma principles

Benefits

• 25–30 days annual leave (service-related)

• Life assurance

• Group personal pension plan

• Income protection

• Free parking

• Flexible working hours

Closing Date: Midday, 3rd February 2026

To Apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter TO angela.bailey@irweb.co.uk or call me on 07531 651 351.

Contact information

Angela Bailey