Quality Manager in Stratton Saint Margaret, Borough of Swindon

Quality Manager

Location: Swindon area, Wiltshire
Salary: £45,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Are you a hands-on Quality Manager who enjoys taking ownership and making things happen?

We're recruiting for an established engineering and manufacturing SME in the Swindon area, offering an exciting opportunity to lead the business towards achieving ISO 9001 certification.

As Quality Manager, you'll take responsibility for implementing the systems, processes and documentation required to achieve certification, building on the groundwork already completed.

This isn't a role where you'll be sitting behind a desk overseeing a large department. You'll be part of a friendly, close-knit team where everyone gets involved, ideas are valued and your contribution will make a genuine difference.

What's on offer?

• £45,000 salary, negotiable depending on experience

• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

• Early Friday finish at 2pm

• Ownership of the ISO 9001 implementation and certification process

• Career progression, with scope to take on line management responsibilities as the business develops

• Friendly, supportive working environment

• 3% employer pension contribution

What will you be doing?

You'll work closely with senior management to develop and implement an effective Quality Management System, with responsibility for guiding the business through the steps required to achieve ISO 9001 certification.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the ISO 9001 implementation and certification process

• Developing the quality manual, procedures and supporting documentation

• Reviewing existing processes, identifying gaps and introducing improvements

• Maintaining accurate quality records and ensuring effective traceability

• Supporting procurement, checking incoming components and managing stock control

• Taking a practical approach to goods-in, stock organisation and day-to-day operations

It's a varied position combining quality management with hands-on involvement across the business.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced Quality Manager ready to take the next step, ideally with experience in a smaller engineering or manufacturing business.

You'll bring:

• Strong ISO 9001 knowledge, ideally with experience implementing a Quality Management System or achieving certification

• A background in engineering or manufacturing

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, process-driven approach

• Experience developing quality documentation, procedures and improvements

• An understanding of procurement, goods-in processes and stock control

• The confidence to work independently, take ownership and see projects through

Experience with electronics or electronic components would be an advantage, although it's not essential.

Just as importantly, you'll be approachable, organised and happy to roll up your sleeves. You'll enjoy working in a supportive SME where teamwork, honesty and doing things properly really matter.

Working hours

Monday–Thursday: 8.30am–5.00pm (one-hour lunch)
Friday: 8.30am–2.00pm

This is a fully on-site position in the Swindon area.

Interested?

If you're a Quality Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a significant ISO 9001 certification project, make a real difference and develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.