via indeed · 29 May 2026 ·8 days ago

Quality Engineer

Portakabin
York
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Description

Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? Portakabin are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our successful team at our Head office in York.

As an experienced Quality Engineer you will lead the resolution of product quality issues and drive improvements through analysis, problem\-solving and collaboration. Monitor and interpret quality performance measures.

Role Details:

  • Annual salary up to £40,000 \- dependent on skills and experience.

  • On\-target annual bonus of up to 5%, with the potential to earn up to a maximum of 10% based on business and departmental performance

  • Role based: New Lane, Huntington, York, YO32 9PT

  • Permanent

  • Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year.

In this role you will be required to:


  • Problem\-solve quality issues, identifying root causes and implementing opportunities for improvement.

  • Measure, verify and inspect materials to ensure compliance with specifications.

  • Undertake internal supplier and process audits and support external audits, ensuring non\-conformities or observations are closed out.

  • Act as a Quality ambassador by delivering training, coaching and sharing best practice across teams.

  • Coordinate cross\-functional problem\-solving activities, facilitating meetings and driving actions.

  • Create reports and presentation materials, providing quality analysis and supporting senior\-level quality reviews.

  • Liaise between departments and engage with suppliers and the supply chain on quality matters.

  • Complete quality reports, problem escalations and concession documentation, supporting stakeholders to do the same.

Benefits \& Opportunities


  • Contributory pension including life insurance benefit

  • A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)

  • Learning \& development opportunities and resources

  • Opportunity for career progression

  • A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day

Our Ideal Candidate


  • Acts as an ambassador for Quality, including training, coaching, sharing best practice and generally supporting at all levels

  • Ability to read and understand design, engineering, manufacturing and measurement, including the ability to read drawings, apply geometric tolerancing and use measurement techniques.

  • Has knowledge of Quality Systems e.g. ISO9001

  • Understands problems solving and continuous improvement techniques

  • Experience of data collection and analysis

  • HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering or equivalent

  • A full UK driving licence

  • Experience of data analysis, statistical techniques and presentation skills

  • Experience of problem solving, root cause analysis with knowledge of continuous process improvement
Skills

Quality Control, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Inspection \& Testing, Technical Acumen, Reporting.### About Portakabin

At Portakabin, we design and deliver high\-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes, in various sectors including manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities and construction. Delivering our products sustainably, and safely to our customers is of utmost importance.

Portakabin now employs more than 2,200 people across the UK and Europe. Our people are at the heart of business and the reason for our success. We offer career progression, support and development opportunities giving our employees space to grow.

Portakabin is a Disability Confident Committed and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and to the fair and consistent treatment of all current and prospective colleagues.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and value the contribution that diverse experiences bring to our teams.

Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes where required. If you need any additional support or experience any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on resourcing@portakabin.com

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