QC Coordinator

Do you enjoy keeping quality tight and making sure products meet the standard first time? 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