We’re supporting a long‑established textile business as they look to bring a Quality Control Coordinator into their team.
You’ll play a key part in staying ahead of quality challenges and making sure customer requirements are met to the highest standard.
It’s a hands‑on role with plenty of variety, some flexibility across two local UK sites, and a great opportunity for someone ambitious who wants to grow within a supportive, professional team.
You'll spend time across two Greater Manchester sites - Stockport and Bury so you will need a clean, driving licence. You will have access to the company pool car to travel between sites.
What you’ll get:
* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Your birthday off!
* Company pension scheme
* Christmas bonus (discretionary)
* Healthcare scheme
About you:
* Previous experience in a quality focused role is ideal
* Strong attention to detail with a naturally analytical mindset
* Confident communicator who works well with suppliers and internal teams
* Able to manage your own workload and see tasks through to completion
* Flexible, proactive and happy working as part of a team
* Full driving licence
* Comfortable using Excel, Word and reporting tools
* Textiles experience is helpful - but the right attitude matters more
About the role:
* Completing technical checks and testing bulk production samples
* Working with suppliers to approve goods and resolve quality issues
* Recording quality data and keeping sample storage organised
* Assessing bulk deliveries using an AQL framework
* Carrying out in‑house fabric testing (abrasion, strength, colour, chemical) and arranging external testing with third‑party labs
* Managing and sharing test data with the wider team
* Issuing standards and technical data to suppliers
* Supporting stock investigations and assessing returned goods
* Visiting customer sites when needed
* Managing supplier approvals, priorities and backlogs
* Communicating clear updates to internal teams
* Set up and management of new Master Sample library and process
About the company:
* Long‑established, family‑owned textile business
* Supportive, down‑to‑earth team with strong values
* Known for quality, innovation and long‑term partnerships
Salary description
£25000.00 - £29000.00 per year