Tasks
- Maintains equipment and systems used.
- Establishes product specifications.
- Liaises with production engineers and staff to maintain the quality of output and to develop quality management systems..
- Assists quality control engineers in undertaking production audits.
- Supervises the work of routine inspection staff and notes any defects reported.
- Analyses and interprets the results of tests undertaken and writes up reports upon completion.
- Sets up scientific, electronic, or other technical equipment to perform functional and inspection tests.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 16% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£24,940 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for quality assurance technician is £24,940
858 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 858. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for quality assurance technician roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £24,940 per year. That is about £2,078 per month or £12.79 per hour. New workers generally start on £23,753, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £45,607
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 858 people are employed in the region.