Quality Coordinator

Lodestone Recruitment is currently working with a well-established engineering company based in Barnsley, who is currently seeking an experienced Quality Co-ordinator to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established business, that specialises in structural steel.

As a Quality Co-ordinator you will be responsible for

• Assist with sustainability reporting and customer questionnaires related to ESG requirements.
• Admin functions, data inputting, document uploads to various online portals.
• Support the development and implementation of sustainability and environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 14001 where applicable).
• Monitor environmental performance, including waste management, recycling, energy usage, and carbon footprint data.
• Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and quality issues, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation, corrective actions, and follow-up
• Monitor and manage quality documentation, procedures, work instructions, and records.
• Support inspection and test plans (ITPs), material traceability, and certification requirements.
• Work closely with production, welding, and fabrication teams to ensure quality standards are met on the shop floor.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across quality and sustainability.
• Assist in analysing data and KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support alignment between quality and sustainability systems.

• Experience in a quality, sustainability, or compliance role within manufacturing or steel fabrication.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production and technical teams.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, and quality management software.
• Experience with environmental management systems (ISO 14001).
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and fabrication standards (e.g. EN 1090).
• Experience with audits and corrective action processes
• Knowledge of using PDF editor software
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting or carbon reduction initiatives.
• Internal auditor trained
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and solution-focused mindset
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Comfortable working in both office and factory environments
• Passion for quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement

• Experience with steel and a background of heavy machinery and plant are desirable but not essential.
• Full training will be given, but preferred qualifications would consist of Overhead Crane, Forklift Truck, Side Loader, and loading experience.
• Basic understanding of steel processing, beams, plates, flats and angles.

• 37.5 hours a week.

• £33,000 - £35,000 per annum

• Permanent position
• Free secure on-site parking
• Sick pay scheme
• Non-contractual attendance bonus

To be considered for this Quality Coordinator position role please click ‘apply now’ for immediate consideration.

Lodestone Recruitment Ltd are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.