Total 7 quality assurance control job vacancies in wr5 2pt

A fantastic opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician, based in Cardiff, to ensure production standards are met and maintained for products before they leave site.

Hours: 07.30 - 16.00 (Mon - Thu) & 07.30 - 14.00 (Fri)

Salary: £28 - £29k per annum

Duties include;

• Maintain Quality Management Systems including document control, review and create documents, work instructions, dashboards, and other quality administrative tasks.
• Complying with all standards, internal policies and legal regulations.
• Carrying out in-process quality inspections and audits.
• Identifying and reporting non-conformities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
• Maintain waste management system liaising with external providers.
• Measuring equipment - control and calibration.
• Assist in non-conformance system maintenance.
• Assist in customer complaints system maintenance.
• Assist in Quality Management Systems maintenance:

1. Document control.
2. Maintain quality dashboards up to date.
3. Maintain quality documentation up to date.

• Create/update standard operating procedures where required.
• Provide quality procedures training where required.
• Keep training records up to date and maintain training matrix for all departments.
• Participate in improvement projects.
• Support the Quality Manager in internal and external audit preparation.
• Deal/provide support with day-to-day quality issues.
• Ensure product compliance with required standards.
• Holiday/sickness cover for quality controllers.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience of working in a similar role.
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of technical drawings (desirable).
• Understanding of ISOs in general but particular experience in ISO's 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO
• 45001 (desirable).
• Computer literate - experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience of using manual measuring equipment - vernier calipers, micrometers etc.

For more information, please contact Naomi on 07506 949615.

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Daily supervise routine and specialised diagnostic investigations on potentially infectious patient and environmental samples using manual and automated techniques. Frequently handles potentially highly infectious and known highly infectious material in order to perform subjective interpretation of diagnostic investigations and be responsible for the validity of results. Daily supervises and co-ordinates the day-to-day operations of a section or sections of the laboratory, solving complex analytical problems to ensure a high standard of work that is completed in a safe and timely manner. Knows how to proceed in the event of a technical / analytical non-conformance and when to inform the Laboratory Manager Completes non-conformance record forms and submits to the Senior BMS/Quality Lead and / or Laboratory Manager. Daily record and report results, in electronic form and / or verbally, to persons authorized to receive them. Informs Medical staff of significant / urgent results. Daily perform technical validation of electronic reports using DSE prior to release to Medical Microbiologists Frequently perform tasks that include accuracy, precision and the use and maintenance of specialist equipment. Maintain equipment logs, for the General Bacteriology Section, including maintenance and repair. Participate in the maintenance and revision of Equipment Standard Operating Procedures. Frequently offer specialist technical advice to Medical staff, patients and other service users on validity of results including reference ranges, appropriate specimens / sampling and turnaround times. To participate in induction, training and supervision of AP, MLA, Trainee BMS, Band 5 BMS, Band 6 BMS and other staff and visitors in all relevant aspects of laboratory work including Health & Safety as directed by the Laboratory Manager. To develop and maintain the Departmental Competency Assessment schemes for Trainee BMS, Band 5 BMS, Band 6 & 7 BMS, AP, MLA staff in collaboration with the Laboratory Manager. To participate in own competency assessment scheme. Participate in personally and perform Trust Personal Development Review (PDR) for AP, MLA, Trainee BMS, Band 5 BMS and Band 6 BMS staff and inform the Chief BMS of any training and development needs. Monitor stocks of kits, reagents and consumables and report supply deficiencies to the appropriate AP and / or Senior BMS. To be responsible for the maintenance of the Quality Management System including, internal and external quality control and assurance in accordance with UKAS, HPC, and other Accreditation bodies. To be a nominated Microbiology Audit Officer and conduct audit of vertical, horizontal and examination audits in accordance with the Laboratory Audit Programme. To co-operate with the Laboratory Manager in the evaluation and implementation of new equipment and Standard Operating Procedures as required. Develop, maintain, and review Standard Operating Procedures in collaboration with the Head BMS. To participate in Clinical Trials / Research and Development as directed by a Consultant Microbiologist. Present scientific, technical data and audit data at staff meetings using appropriate communication tools. To assist in the recruitment, selection and induction of staff within line management responsibility. Knows how to respond to a major incident in accordance with Trust Policy. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Co-Deputy Laboratory Manager To deputise for Laboratory Manager in their absence including authorising staff leave and deputising for Laboratory Managers budgetary requirement in their absence. To be involved in the procurement process To take a lead in the recruitment processes. In collaboration with the manager to develop strategical advancements of the department. To co-ordinate the management of sickness and be involved in HR procedures. To have responsibility for limited finance and be involved in contract negotiations and tenders. contract award, and waiver submissions. Quality Manager Responsible for the system of document control. This includes maintaining an electronic database of the master list of all laboratory policies and procedures, issuing controlled documents, and ensuring that documents are reviewed on the set review date. Co-ordinate and ensures the Microbiology Audit Programme is adhered to. Is a nominated Microbiology Audit Officer and conducts vertical, horizontal and observational audits Supervise the programme of Internal Quality Assessment (IQA). Regularly monitors and signs off non-conformance reports including IQA & External Quality Assessment (EQA) and ensures that appropriate corrective and/or preventative action has been implemented. Monitor the requirements of the Departments users and ensure that they are reflected within defined quality performance measures. In collaboration with the Head BMS follows up external and other inspections and ensures and verifies that completion of any corrective actions has been undertaken. Responsibility for the education and training of all staff in quality principles and practice. Prepare reports for the Quality Management Review to include: a. Internal audit of the quality management system. b. Internal audit of the examination process. c. Performance in EQA schemes d. Performance in IQA schemes. e. Assessment of user satisfaction surveys and complaints. f. Assessments by outside bodies e.g. Care Quality Commission. g. Non-conformances and the status of corrective and preventative actions. Support the Head of Department and Head BMS in the investigation of complaints, and incidents. Provide support to senior laboratory staff on quality management matters. Attend senior staff meetings and also report on quality matters. Convene and Chair the Microbiology Countywide Quality And Accreditation Group. In collaboration with the Consultant Head of Department and Head BMS be responsible for the development, maintenance and revision of laboratory procedures to ensure a high standard of work, observing confidentially, safety and data protection in accordance with CPA standards, including maintenance of staff records of training on SOPs. Assist the Head BMS in the production of the annual Departmental Training Plan. Co-ordinate the production of training and guidance notes that support Standard Operating Procedures and the completion of the IBMS Certificate of Competence Portfolio. Technical Service In collaboration with the Training Officer, develops, maintains and organises the IQA programme for the General Bacteriology & Virology departments including: Preparing spot tests Capturing data, collating and analysing results Recording and investigating non-conformances including root cause analysis Identifying training needs and liaising with the Training Officer Monitoring and recording performance and trend analyses Preparing monthly reports and communicating results at staff meetings. Displays results. This job description will be subject to annual review and may be amended as necessary following consultation with the post holder.

Our Trust recognises the importance of promoting equality and eliminating discrimination in all aspects of our operations, from recruitment and employment practices to patient care and service delivery. We are dedicated to upholding the principles of fairness, justice, and equity, ensuring that every member of our diverse community receives the highest standard of care and support. We especially welcome applications from global majority candidates, or those with lived experience of a disability, to strengthen the diversity of our Trust so that it is representative of our team and the local population we serve. A Full Job Description can be found attached to this job listing in the Supporting Information section. For further information on this role and how to apply, please contact our search partners at Hunter Healthcare via Finn McNulty, Head of Executive Search onfmcnulty@hunter-healthcare.comor 07966 006091

Key Responsibilities As the Advanced Biomedical Scientist Quality & Accreditation Lead, you will: Oversee Departmental Compliance: Ensure our department adheres to UKAS ISO 15189 standards and lead the transition to ISO 15189: 2022. This includes continuous monitoring and updating of practices to meet accreditation standards. Develop and Maintain Management System Procedures: Design and implement robust management system procedures that support continuous improvements aligned with the updated accreditation standards. Equipment Documentation: Ensure that all equipment documentation is current and maintained to acceptable standards, facilitating smooth operations and compliance checks. Incident Reporting and Investigation: Promptly report, investigate, and address any errors, hazards, and incidents. Implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and prevent recurrence. Supervise Complex Investigations: Lead and supervise complex investigations, ensuring that all scientific analyses are performed to the highest standards and results are interpreted accurately.

The Deputy DIPC, working within the wider Corporate Team, will have significant Trust wide responsibility and will be accountable for the strategic, operational and budgetary management of the Infection Prevention (Corporate) Team. The post holder is the lead nursing/midwifery advisor on infection prevention across the Trust. The post holder will undertake a full portfolio of director responsibilities as agreed and delegated by the Executive Director (Chief Nursing Officer/ DIPC) and will be responsible and accountable for providing comprehensive and strong professional leadership, guidance advice, support and direction in relation to infection, prevention and control to the Nursing and Allied Health Professionals. The post holder will have significant Trust wide responsibility with respect to developing, leading and directing the Trusts programme to reduce healthcare-associated infections as established in national trajectories and locally as established in the Quality Improvement Strategy (QIS). The strong leadership, support and the development of the Infection Prevention Control Team in association with the Lead Infection Prevention Control Microbiologist/Infection Control clinicians is a central core function of this role as the DDIPC. The post holder will lead (on behalf of the DIPC/ CNO) effective health economy working and the joint interface with primary care and the public health agenda, driving improvement for joint improvement trajectories and monitoring the commissioning targets for Trust reports. The DDIPC will support and drive nursing research opportunities and oversee the delivery of a robust IPC education programme for all Trust staff both clinical and non-clinical. Collaborating with the DIPC, Deputy Chief Nursing Officers, Divisional Directors of Nursing/Midwifery and Matrons, and the Divisional triumpherates, the DDIPC will provide strategic leadership and expertise to support the review of themes and trends from incidents, performance metrics, infection rates and RCA outputs, which will inform the teams service objectives, and research and education strategy. The DDIPC will be the Trust wide lead for decontamination as required in the health and care act, liaising with facilities and estates leads to ensure safe systems, processes and governance are appropriately established and maintained. The post holder will also provide the professional lead regarding water safety and ventilation. The post holder will be expected to provide the strategic leadership across all of these areas ensuring on behalf of the DIPC/CNO that all statutory requirements are met and associated actions are delivered, working with Estates, Facility leads and Lead Microbiologists who are experts in their field on these agendas. Responsibility for the strategic, operational and budgetary management of the infection prevention services across the Trust. Leads on and accountable for the governance and strategic leadership on infection prevention control across the three hospital sites to work collaboratively with operational and support teams to ensure the risk of infection to patients, staff and visitors is minimised whilst ensuring patient flow and capacity is kept at an optimal level. The post holder will identify and share best practice and lead on internal peer review and where external benchmarking and horizon scanning highlights the requirement for innovation in working models, the post holder will have a key responsibility in reviewing and developing IPC practice. The Deputy DIPC will be professionally and managerially responsible and accountable to the Chief Nursing Officer. Links with the Corporate Management Team will be developed through the CNO to deliver the overall service objectives. The DDIPC will work closely with the Divisional Leadership Teams to ensure there is collaborative working in relation to the Infection Prevention Control agenda. This role will ensure that clear support and accountability arrangements are in place to enable divisional objectives to be achieved which are robust and managed effectively. The post holder will work in support of the DIPC to provide assurance to the Trust Board that best practice is embedded and embraced at all levels of the organisation and that this be reflected in performance against key IPC indicators, patient safety and patient experience. In partnership with the DIPC and the Trusts Divisional and Executive Teams, the post older will drive the development of IPC Strategy, develop and ensure the engagement of all staff groups, and patients and external stakeholders when appropriate, to ensure the culture of the whole health economy is one that puts patient safety at the centre of clinical care . The post holder will be part of the Director on call rota. Further detail is provided in the full Job Description.

Quality Manager – Food Manufacturing

Salary between £42,880 - £48,880 DOE

Blackburn, Lancashire

Full time, permanent position, Monday-Friday

We are proud to be working with one of the UK’s leading ambient cake manufacturers who supply their products to leading retailers and export partners.

They are currently recruiting a Quality Manager to lead a quality assurance team to verify that all materials including finished products are safe and conform to all relevant specifications, legislation and customer requirements.

This is a full-time, permanent role based at the Shadsworth and Blackburn bakeries.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a technically minded individual with experience working within a quality role from a food manufacturing background, ideally bakery.

You’ll have experience in ensuring that all materials including finished products are safe and conform to all relevant specifications, legislation and customer requirements.

It would be highly advantageous if you have a food-related degree as well as experience of retailer & BRC audits.

Previous experience managing people/shift patterns would also be advantageous as you will be responsible for a team of 6 (4x quality auditors, 2x raw materials quality auditors).

The role of Quality Manager

· Management of the QA team to ensure coverage across all shifts as required.

· Complete audits and monitor the consistency of outputs across the team for compliance purposes.

· Complete KPIs and monitor the consistency of outputs across the team for compliance purposes.

· Training the team to ensure that new processes and procedures are adopted.

· Building production team capability to improve communication and understanding of technical standards.

· Investigating customer complaints or any non-conformance raised internally or externally to provide data which informs resolution.

· Organises organoleptic panels to ensure consistent quality.

· Ensure that a safe working environment exists for all employees and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the SHE policy.

About our client

Our client is one of the UK’s leading ambient cake and chilled dessert manufacturers of retailer own label, licensed and branded cakes, supplying recognisable major retailers across the UK and European market.

Their team of experts develop and manufacture a wide range of high-quality ambient cake products across several different categories including celebration cakes, mini rolls, mince pies, fruit pies and a wide range of chilled desserts including cheesecake, crumbles and sponge cakes. These include mince pies, celebration cakes, slab cakes, cupcakes and many more!

They are passionate about their products and aim to put the customer at the heart of everything they do.

With recent investment and acquisitions taking them to nearly 1,400 direct employees, this is an exciting time to join! They are continually looking to grow, but can only do that with exceptional talent across all levels and disciplines of the business. That is where you come into it!

On top of making some delicious cakes and desserts, they do a lot of fun stuff too! Whether that be Christmas fun days, pancake-flipping competitions, Red Nose Day events or odd-sock days, you’ll be coming to work smiling.

What benefits do they offer?

Financial

· Salary between £42,880 - £48,880 depending on experience

· 4x Life Assurance/Death in Service Benefit

· Access to the company Benefits Hub

· Access to ‘Company Shop’ – a discounted re-distributor of surplus food and household products

Health & Wellbeing

· 25 days holiday per annum (plus statutory holidays)

· 24/7 Access to a GP

· 24/7 Bereavement Support

Personal & Professional Development

· Dedicated in-house Learning & Development/Training team

· Online training platform with access to 100+ training courses

A few other bits

· Quarterly and Yearly Awards – recognising those who have gone above and beyond!

· Free on-site parking

· Free refreshments

Build your career in Trades with Platform Property Care
Platform Property Care has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Control Auditor to join our Award-winning Heating team based in Worcestershire & Gloucestershire supporting a Service Manager and a team of Service & Repair Gas Engineers in this area. This brand-new role has arisen due to our continued growth and expansion in the team.
What will you be doing?
In this key role you will be auditing Landlord Gas Safety records issued by the engineering workforce, including undertaking detailed inspections, and specialist investigations and preparing reports.
You will then advise and develop recommendations to address issues identified, complete corrections, and provide coaching for our engineers. You will also develop and deliver training and line manage our team of apprentices.
You will have a real impact on our service delivery being successful. Being someone who will naturally thrive on taking responsibility you will own issues resolving these to ensure that our team continue to meet our KPIs.
Some things we need from you:
The following qualifications/ technical knowledge are essential
• A gas related NVQ L3
• Current ACS accreditation in CENWAT, CCN1, CPA1, CKR1, DAH1, HTR1
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998 maintenance, servicing, and installation of Gas Installations
• It would be advantageous if you held an Assessors qualification or equivalent, Fumes investigation reporting (CMDDA1), and or a Health & Safety Management qualification
• Proven experience as a Service & Repair Engineer with a good understanding of the work and standards required
• Experience in Domestic Gas auditing
• Experience providing guidance, coaching, and training
• Demonstrable experience in working with internal/ external customers and delivering services that meet key performance indicators
• IT literate with experience of utilising technology to drive service performance
• Strong numeracy and communication skills
• Good report writing skills
• Strong personal organisation skills
• Ability to make a reasoned decision, with understanding of impact
• Strong interpersonal skills – you will build strong working relationships
The role is mobile, and therefore requires a full UK Driving Licence, and covers Worcestershire & Gloucestershire so you will need to be based in this area. At times you will be required to attend meetings and training at our other offices and locations including Worcester, Birmingham, Matlock, and Skegness.
Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear – we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team.
Our Heating team are true sector leaders. You’d be joining an award-winning team who won the 2023 ASCP Best Resident Engagement Strategy Award. We are also shortlisted as finalists in the 2024 ASCP Awards for Heating Contractor of the Year, Customer Service Excellence and Safety & Compliance Training & Development Award. There really is no better time to join us!
If this sounds like the place for you then we’d love to hear from you! For more information or an informal discussion about this role, please contact Phil Trickett, Heating Services Delivery Manager, at phil.trickett@platformhg.com
We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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