Quality Assurance Technician

Salary: GBP 28,000 to GBP 30,000

Leeds, LS10

Full time, Permanent

We are a Leeds-based hotel bedroom manufacturing company, with 28 years of experience delivering high-quality, bespoke bedroom solutions to hotels such as Hilton, Radisson, Marriott and Holiday Inn across the UK. We employ approximately 140 people across both production and office functions. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we are continuing to strengthen our quality function to support production.

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our small, dedicated quality team. Together, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving product quality across both in-house manufacturing and third-party suppliers. This is a hands-on role, working across the factory floor and supporting supplier quality assurance. You will play a key role in ensuring consistent standards are upheld throughout the entire supply chain.

• Carry out in-process and final inspections of furniture components and finished products
• Support quality oversight of third-party manufacturers and suppliers, including incoming goods checks
• Identify, record, and help resolve defects in collaboration with production teams and suppliers
• Assist in maintaining and improving quality control processes and procedures
• Conduct incoming inspection of materials and outsourced products
• Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues
• Maintain accurate quality records, reports, and documentation
• Support investigations into customer complaints and non-conformances
• Promote a consistent culture of quality across both internal teams and external partners

• Previous experience in a quality, inspection, or manufacturing role (ideally furniture, wood, or related industry)
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small collaborative team
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers
• Experience reading drawings/specifications (advantageous)
• Good basic IT and reporting skills

We would particularly like to hear from candidates who have worked as a Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Inspector, Quality Controller, Quality Technician, Supplier Quality Technician, Manufacturing Quality Technician, Production Quality Inspector, or similar quality-focused role within furniture manufacturing, woodworking, joinery, cabinetry, interiors, fit-out, kitchen manufacturing, bedroom furniture manufacturing or other production and manufacturing environments.

• Competitive salary
• Stable, full-time role in a growing SME manufacturing business
• Opportunity to gain exposure to supplier quality and broader QA processes
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and down-to-earth working environment
• Real opportunity to influence and improve quality standards

Curtis Furniture Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.