Quality Technician

About the Role:

Job Title:

Quality Techician

Location:

Havant (PO9) Hours of Work: 37 Hours a week Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 (DOE) About the role We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Technician to support our Quality function. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards across incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality requirements. You will also act as an ambassador for the business, supporting our culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities Perform in-process and final inspection of components against drawings, specifications & customer requirements Carry out dimensional checks using tools like calipers, CMM or gauges Perform final product inspections, including rework verification and certification Produce and maintain inspection reports, logs, and traceability records Manage and process customer and supplier returns, ensuring timely resolution Ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated and fit for use Support quality audits and assist with training of internal auditors Complete First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and support first-off approvals Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions Skills and Experience Minimum 2 years' experience in a quality or inspection role Qualification in Quality Engineering, Quality Systems, or related engineering learning.

Working knowledge of AS9100 and/orISO
9001 Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Experience using measurement tools and inspection equipment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Benefits:
Profit Share Scheme
* 23 days Annual Leave, plus an extra day for every 5 years of continuous service Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Birthday Leave Horizon Gym Discount Death in Service Benefit
* Benefit available after completion of a successful probation Background Checks & Right to Work:
Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK for the duration of this role. Please also note that due to the nature of the work carried out, once offered we are required to carry out a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check – you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process.

About Us:

S  (Southbourne Rubber) is a small/medium fast-growing company that specialises in production of specialist rubber and silicone components for specialised aviation, military, defence, maritime and medical applications. With quality at the forefront of everything undertaken, the company is certified to;
Aerospace AS9100D & ISO:9001 and most importantly hold an extensive list of customer accreditations. Notably;
Boeing, BAE Systems, GE Aviation, AIRBUS, Leonardo and Rolls Royce.