Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000
Leeds, LS10
Full time, Permanent
About Us
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.
The Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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
About You
* 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.
What We Offer
* 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
Apply Now
If you are an organised, proactive QA professional with a passion for high quality furniture and delivering outstanding customer service, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV.
Curtis Furniture Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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