Quality Assurance Technician

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.

Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.

Role: We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance professional to drive and coordinate key QA processes within the department. The successful candidate will promote a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring all measurement and evaluation activities are delivered accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively lead and coordinate defined QA processes and activities, promoting a culture of continuous improvement

• Provide QA production support to shop floor quality control

• Conduct and coordinate reverse engineering evaluations to agreed specifications and timescales

• Perform physical measurement of products using Measuring Arm, CMM and OMM equipment

• Weigh complete products and subcomponents to ensure accuracy across all product information platforms

• Carry out production-based physical testing as required

• Ensure all product evaluations are thoroughly documented and maintained

• Create and maintain detailed evaluation and measurement reports & Review product drawings against required standards and specifications

• Verify product fit with mating parts to ensure compliance

• Conduct and coordinate CMM and OMM programmes to meet drawing specifications and deadlines

• Obtain and review latest drawings, CAD/Pallet models and physical parts to support effective programming and updates

• Validate measurement data and reports to ensure accuracy and integrity

• Liaise with equipment suppliers and technical support to deliver new programme requirements and resolve issues

• Coordinate sample selection, prioritise workload across departments, and provide technical guidance on digital measurement and QA matters

Skills & Requirements:

• Team player with a humble, driven and people-smart approach

• Strong planning and coordination skills, working effectively with supporting teams to achieve objectives

• Ability to analyse processes, implement improvements, design/document new systems and train operatives in new methods

• Competent in reading and interpreting product drawings

• Experienced in all aspects of product measurement relevant to Polypipe products

• Competent in conducting and accurately recording evaluations in line with applicable standards

• Programmer-level proficiency in Measuring Arm, CMM and Optical Measuring Machines

• Good working knowledge of Quality systems, CAD, coordinate systems, Microsoft 365 and IFS

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and self-motivate

• Good understanding of Environment, Health & Safety requirements and quality test methods, promoting continuous improvement and a long-term quality culture

Working Hours & Benefits:

• Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:00, Early finish Friday! 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 days annual leave

• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8% & Life assurance

• Save as you earn Sharesave & Cycle to work Scheme.

• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services

• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products