Quality Control Technician
Rocal Group are recruiting for a motivated and process-driven Quality Control Technician to join our Quality & Technical team.
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting product quality, process compliance, and continuous improvement activities within a composite door manufacturing environment. You will carry out product inspections, process audits, data recording and analysis, and support small-scale improvement projects to help reduce waste, improve consistency, and maintain compliance with internal and industry quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out product quality inspections and PDI checks on finished composite doors.
- Record and distribute daily scrap and quality data, identifying trends, anomalies, and recurring defects.
- Conduct routine process inspections including glue weight checks, pull tests, weld break tests, torque checks, argon gas tests, and hardware feature checks.
- Complete regular process audits to ensure production teams are following documented procedures and quality standards.
- Assist in the creation, review, and updating of manufacturing process documentation, quality checksheets, and work instructions.
- Support the development and implementation of improved quality control processes and inspection methods.
- Maintain accurate quality records and production data using Microsoft Excel and internal systems.
- Analyze quality and process data to identify opportunities for waste reduction, defect prevention, and process improvement.
- Produce reports and summaries for daily production and quality meetings.
- Support root cause investigations and corrective actions relating to customer complaints, production defects, and process failures.
- Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, and technical teams to improve product quality and process consistency.
- Train and coach production operators on quality standards, inspection methods, and process compliance.
- Create quality alerts and assist with toolbox talks and quality awareness activities.
- Support small-scale continuous improvement projects focused on process efficiency, quality performance, and scrap reduction.
- Participate in internal audits and support ISO9001 quality management activities.
What You Bring
- Previous experience within a manufacturing quality control or process-based role.
- Experience within the fenestration, composite door, window, or related manufacturing industry would be advantageous.
- Understanding of quality inspection techniques and process auditing.
- Experience recording and analysing manufacturing or quality data.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Awareness of ISO9001 quality systems and internal auditing processes.
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- Ability to support small improvement projects and follow actions through to completion.
- Good communication skills and confidence working with production teams.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated with a proactive and practical approach.
- Strong attention to detail and naturally inquisitive.
- Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Professional, approachable, and able to build credibility with shop floor teams.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
- Confident in identifying issues and suggesting improvements.
Pay, Benefits, and Hours
- Hourly rate between £14.56-£15.72 per hour dependent on experience
- 40 hours per week with an early finish on a Friday - Monday 7:30am-5:00pm, Friday 7:30am-12:00pm (with some flexibility)
- PRIDE Reward - our discretionary annual bonus
- 'Medicash' medical cashback scheme with access to online GP services and mental health support
- Free onsite parking
- Company pension on a salary sacrifice basis (subject to eligibility)
- PRIDE Awards - our values-based nomination and reward scheme
- Company events and staff engagement initiatives (like our famous Rocal Raffle at Christmas, Summer Festival, and regular treats throughout the year)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount on our range of door and window products across the Group
- Employee referral reward programme
- Branded workwear
- Annual Christmas shutdown
- Death in service cover at 3x annual salary
- Retail/leisure discounts and perks across hundreds of popular brands
Who We Are
The Rocal Group encompasses Endurance Doors, Rocal Extrusions, BDC Aluminium, and the newly launched Endurance Aluminium. United under one combined purpose and vision, we are proud to be defined by our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional, quality products, and unparalleled service to our customers.
Established in 1993, Endurance Doors has grown into one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of residential entrance doors, fabricating over £35m worth of door solutions each year. Our dedication to excellence in both product craftsmanship and customer experience for our installer partners and consumers has rewarded us with a 4.8* rating on Trustpilot.
BDC Aluminium is a leading fabricator of high quality aluminium doors and windows, catering to residential and commercial projects.
At Rocal, our team of over 250 talented professionals thrive in a collaborative, supportive, and dynamic environment, where individual strengths are celebrated and innovation is encouraged.
There has never been a better time to join the Rocal Group. Apply today or contact [email protected] for more information.
Pay: £14.56-£15.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
