Total 21 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Portable Appliance Tester
National Living wage + Bonus + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Expenses + Tools
Average Salary 28k
Full training given with progression opportunities
Permanent Role
Must hold Full Manual UK Drivers Licence
Must pass Full enhanced DBS check
40hrs Per week Monday – Friday, Some Weekend Work may be required and on occasion out of hours work.
Some time will involve time spent away from home from Monday to Friday

Suitable candidate would need to have the below skills;
Organisational skills
Hard working, competent and reliable
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a team as well as independently
Be literate with I.T (Microsoft Office)
Have access to a Laptop/tablet/computer once a week to download report
Willing to work in different environments
Comply with current uniform standards, ensuring the company uniform is always worn correctly

Benefits
Pension Scheme
Bonus Scheme
Annual leave
Progression within the company

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will carry out Carry out In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) in accordance with the current edition of the IET Code of Practice.
Produce results which meet the requirements and quality standards of clients and external accrediting bodies.
Manage appliance testing in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations.
Liaise with customers to ensure that the work is carried out efficiently, to customer’s requirements, whilst limiting the disruption to their business. Lots of sites consist of Schools, Hospitals, Hotels and Universities.
The engineer must have an acceptable knowledge of Microsoft Office and have access to emails, as part of their job (once a week) requires the successful process of the downloading procedure (weekly results) being completed and sent to the PAT team at Head Office.
Job schedules will be arranged by the PAT Team at Head Office however, the Engineer must be able to manage their own time efficiently and successfully.
Maintain an acceptable time keeping track record, ensure that start & finish times are adhered to, as directed by the PAT Manager.
Identify, prevent, or pre-empt any potential areas for customer dissatisfaction, for example, arriving late due to traffic. Good route preparation and forward planning is vital.


Review
This is not intended to be a comprehensive description of the duties of the post. Due to Norwood Electrical (UK) Ltd’s commitment to continuous improvement it is likely that the post will develop over time. These duties will be subject to regular review and any amendments to this job description will be made in consultation and agreement with the post holder

All employees are required to comply with employment legislation and codes of good practice.

In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other supplementary legislation, all employees are required to take reasonable care to avoid injury during their work and co- operate with Norwood Electrical (UK) Ltd and others in meeting statutory requirements.

The Company operates a No Smoking Policy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer
The post is subject to a check by Criminal Records Bureau.

Role: Load Inspector
Location: Newbridge
Salary: £12.78 per hour
Hours: 45 hours per week
Contract: Temporary to permanent
Overtime opportunities available!

We are looking for a reliable and proactive Load Inspector to join our client's team in the Newbridge area. If you have experience in the waste and recycling industry and are ready to take on a customer-facing role, we want to hear from you!

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

- Assessing incoming loads to ensure they match the paperwork
- Recording and managing data for incoming and outgoing loads
- Managing site traffic in line with the traffic management plan
- Providing banksman service for reversing vehicles when needed
- Assisting with loading/unloading vehicles as required
- Performing any other ADHOC duties (with proper training)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- A courteous and professional approach in a customer-facing role
- A solid understanding of waste and recycling processes
- The ability to multitask, especially during busy periods
- Competency in using tablet-based assessment and recording software

Experience & Qualifications:

- Previous experience in the waste/recycling industry is essential

If you're ready to bring your skills to a busy and rewarding role, apply today!

About our Business

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which could invest in excess of £40bn across the next decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Peterhead Power Station, Aberdeenshire

Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As Control and Instrument Defect Technician, you will be responsible for managing and supervising maintenance activities to ensure work is executed successfully to achieve the objective of Lifecycle Delivery - Assets Remain Safe & Operational.

You will be accountable for the engineering and risk assessing packages of work to allow works to be performed safely and efficiently and directing site personnel including contractors when performing engineering works.

Key Responsibilities:

- Investigation of plant failures/defects and the specification and implementation of remedial action to achieve effective resolution.

- Management, supervision and setting to work of internal and external maintenance technicians to ensure all such work is executed successfully, delivered safely, on time and to budget.

- Ensure works are assigned to personnel with appropriate competencies and performed safely in line with Safe Systems of Work.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- HNC level or equivalent qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline, with experience in an engineering or maintenance position at a thermal power station or other heavy industry.

- Experienced in the management and supervision of contract and in-house resources, providing safety and technical leadership.

- Comprehensive understanding of control & instrumentation systems, plant and equipment within the remit of the role. Previous Siemens T3000 experience advantageous.

- Familiarity with Maximo computerised maintenance management system would be advantageous.

- Ability to work effectively in a multidiscipline team to troubleshoot complex technical problems.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on 01738 341147.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Location: Edinburgh Head Office - Hybrid Working

Salary: £37,945 - £40,896 per annum (£19.46 - £20.97 p/h equivalent)

Full Time (37.5 hours p/w) - Permanent

If you are looking for a rewarding career and to work within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Working with us, you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference!

Our Innovation and Improvement Team oversees a range of our quality processes, evaluation systems and practice and learning and development. We’re looking for a Quality and Improvement Manager to join our team consisting of:

Head of Innovation and Improvement
Practice Development Manager
Learning and Development Manager
Impact and Evaluation Lead
If you are looking for a new challenge, then Penumbra may be for you.

Penumbra is one of Scotland’s leading mental health charities, providing a wide range of community based and recovery focussed mental health services. We’re proud pioneers in the peer movement, with 27% of our colleagues employed in peer support roles. Our creative and forward-thinking approach to mental health recovery has earned us the reputation as a key influencer in public campaigning, policy and practice, and a highly respected provider of high quality and innovative mental health recovery services.

As our Quality and Improvement Manager, you will support our services to gather the data and evidence they need to understand both areas of strength, and of challenges, and to create development plans based on this evidence. A key focus will be leading and managing our Quality Assurance Framework. Substantially revised and relaunched in 2023 with a brand new digital resource, this approach allows our services to self-assess against our strategic priorities and core quality areas, combined with objective review by the Quality and Improvement Manager. Other key responsibilities are the oversight of our operational policies and acting as Penumbra’s Data Protection Officer.

You truly will have the ability to influence what we do, developing and implementing your ideas to demonstrate what you can achieve, which will make a difference to the people we support.

As a mental health charity, we really value the wellbeing of our staff. That’s why we want you to know that you’ll be joining a friendly team, who will give you a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.

We can offer you a tonne of employee benefits, and we can promise you’ll be inspired by some pretty amazing humans every single day. We will support you on your own career path; developing new skills, accessing formal and informal learning experiences and providing opportunities to put your continual progress into practice.

For more information, including full job description and application/interview guidance, please download our recruitment pack.

We cannot consider CV’s – all applications should go through the application process on our website. Only applications completed through our website will be considered. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk and we can arrange for a paper copy to be sent out to you.

Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer visa sponsorship. We can only accept applications from applicants who currently have the legal right to work in the UK, or applicants who have already have an application in progress to obtain the legal right to work in the UK.

Updates and responses to applications will come from our recruitment system. These emails may go into your spam inbox so please check frequently for any updates on your application. To avoid this happening please add “Penumbra Careers” – recruitment@penumbra.org.uk to your contact list. You can also check the status of your application by logging into the careers portal. If you have not had any update on your application, please contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.

Penumbra is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse candidates, and candidates with mental health conditions throughout the recruitment process. We will make any reasonable adjustments required to ensure a fair and inclusive process for all. If you think you require reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact us at recruitment@penumbra.org.uk.

University Services
Strategy and Planning

Senior Data Quality Analyst
Vacancy Reference: 154069
Grade/Pay Scale: UofG Grade 7, £39,347 - £44,263 per annum

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 572 years. Today, we are one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 13th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Data Quality Analyst to join the University on a permanent basis.

This role is part of the statutory returns team, which is responsible for the external reporting of accurate data in accordance with HESA and SFC. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving the quality and managing key information assets, aimed at improving the overall data and data governance maturity of the University. This includes the collection, audit and validation of data, applying both internal data quality processes and ensuring compliance with the HESA and SFC data collection rules. A key part of the role of the team is the analysis of the returns, impacts on the University and the presentation of management information.

The postholder will have an in-depth understanding of the lifecycle, structure and appropriate use of student data to provide expert advice and recommendations to inform management decisions and support a wide range of data users. They will be a source of advice and experience in business processes and technical understanding of specific areas and provide recommendations within professional guidelines to meet service requirements.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and offered on an open ended basis. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

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PSL Repairs and Compliance Administrator

This post is based at Link’s Edinburgh office.

Hours of Work: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday.

£30,319.00 to £38,254.00 per annum (dependent on skills & experience)

The Role

At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.

Link Housing Association deliver The City of Edinburgh Council's Private Sector Leasing Scheme (PSL). C~urb PSL deliver this service to over 1,500 landlords with approximately 1,850 properties. The leased properties are utilised by the council to provide intermediate temporary accommodation.

C~urb PSL, part of Link Group, seeks an individual to join our team of graduates and experienced administrators with excellent communication skills who thrives in a fast paced but supportive office environment. A flexible, can-do attitude and attention to detail and customer care is essential to the role of Administrator for Repairs & Compliance, as you will be liaising with tenants, contractors, colleagues, and landlords to arrange appointments for repairs and safety checks to keep tenants’ homes in good repair.

Full training is provided with an opportunity to gain a Letting Agency Management qualification in one of Edinburgh’s largest Letting Agents and social enterprises, which won the Chartered Institute of Housing’s Excellence in the Private Rented Sector award in 2022, for its innovative work to alleviate homelessness. A proven record of time management, communication skills and attention to detail is essential for the role. If you want to be part of this innovative and ethical organisation, please apply by submitting an online application via our website.

About You

As Repairs and Compliance Administrator you will have knowledge of repairing standards in the housing sector as well as knowledge and commitment to excellent customer care, tenant participation and equal opportunities. Administration experience within a fast-paced office environment is an essential requirement of this role.

A good general standard of education and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel is required for this position.

In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.

For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.

What’s in it for you?

As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.

As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme
• 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 40 days per year
• Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days
• Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
• Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership
• Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
• Access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
• Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries
• Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services
• Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
• Annual flu vaccination
• Access to a savings and borrowing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel season/travel ticket loan and much more!

For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - https://www.linkhousing.org.uk/what-we-do/work-for-us/

You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 11 August 2024

Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Tuesday 20 August 2024 at Link’s Edinburgh Office.

How to Apply

Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. You must complete an application form to be considered for any of our vacancies but you don’t need a CV to apply for our positions. Also, if you aren’t sure about how long you have to fill in the form, you will be able to save it and return to it by clicking on the ‘My Applications’ tab of the vacancy search page and entering your username and password.

Please note that CV's will not be considered.

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We have another full time position available for a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT Tester).
Join a successful PAT Testing company based in Glasgow mainly covering Central Scotland.
£25K starting salary + expenses (OTE 30K+) with frequent overtime and the option of adding a small company van with fuel card for the right applicant.
Working hours may vary slightly but will mostly be Monday - Friday between 8am and 4pm.
The ideal candidate should have experience of carrying out PAT Testing, hold a 2377 City & Guilds Certificate or very close equivalent, be able to pass a full enhanced DBS check, have a full clean driving licence and have access to their own reliable transport (unless a company van is offered)
You will be required to visit a variety of businesses throughout Central Scotland and carry out In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) in accordance with the current edition of the IET Code of Practice. You should also be confident in repairing minor faults and be able to identify non-repairable faults.
Company uniform including PPE, Seaward Apollo test machinery, any required tools & company mobile phone will be provided.
If interested please email your CV or any questions to info@targetpattesting.co.uk

Due to planned growth and continued success, a fantastic opportunity is now available to join our fantastic team as a Portable Appliances Testing (PAT) Service Engineer within commercial and industrial premises.

you will be City & Guilds qualified, in PAT testing

You will also need to hold a full UK driving licence as you will be provided with a company van

We will provide your equipment and uniform.

Main responsibilities

About you

To be successful in the role of PAT Testing Engineer, you will need:

• To demonstrate a positive, diverse and inclusive attitude to both internal and external customers and colleagues.
• A flexible approach to working, you should be able and willing to work overtime to cover workloads during busy periods.
• You should be hard-working, conscientious commercial engineer that takes satisfaction from delivering a great service to our prestigious client base.
• Good level of computer literacy

If this is of interest to you then please apply as soon as possible and i will get back to you.

Many thanks

William - Search Recruitment

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Engage Talent Partners are looking for a QC Inspector to join our growing client in Aberdeen. The company operates in a number of different industries, however, primarily supports the oil and gas sector.

Candidates will have a strong understanding of engineering drawings and using measuring equipment to carry out quality control inspection.

Key responsibilities:

Develop the company integrated management system
Inspection of manufactured and sourced products and provide feedback
Capturing information on non-conformances and quality issues
Implementing solutions to non-conformances and quality issues
Maintaining effective reporting systems
Calibrate and maintain inspection and measurement devices
Provide coaching, support and training on inspection activities
Candidates should have at least 3 years’ experience in a QC role within a manufacturing environment, with an ability to read manufacturing/geometrical drawings. In addition, you should have knowledge of relevant industry technical codes and standards, mechanical/metallurgical principles and national calibration requirements. The ideal candidate will also have strong communication, organisational and IT skills.

The company offers an attractive hourly rate and excellent overtime rates, as well as a benefits package and a bonus scheme.

Please submit your CV if this role is of interest.

We have another full time position available for a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT Tester).
Join a successful PAT Testing company based in Glasgow mainly covering Central Scotland.
£25K starting salary + expenses (OTE 30K+) with frequent overtime and the option of adding a small company van with fuel card for the right applicant.
Working hours may vary slightly but will mostly be Monday - Friday between 8am and 4pm.
The ideal candidate should have experience of carrying out PAT Testing, hold a 2377 City & Guilds Certificate or very close equivalent, be able to pass a full enhanced DBS check, have a full clean driving licence and have access to their own reliable transport (unless a company van is offered)
You will be required to visit a variety of businesses throughout Central Scotland and carry out In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) in accordance with the current edition of the IET Code of Practice. You should also be confident in repairing minor faults and be able to identify non-repairable faults.
Company uniform including PPE, Seaward Apollo test machinery, any required tools & company mobile phone will be provided.
If interested please email your CV or any questions to info@targetpattesting.co.uk

Job Description

Manage, lead and develop the Clerk of Works team within Housing Asset Management, focusing on the control of quality and standards in the provision of repairs, planned cyclical maintenance, stock improvements, NHT (Council Variant) and non-housing work to internal and external customers, by developing suitable inspection processes to demonstrate service competency, service consistency and value for money throughout Aberdeenshire.

Lead on a particular aspect of work monitored by the Quality Assurance team to ensure service consistency throughout Aberdeenshire.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 31 May 2025

Informal enquiries to Moray Bligdon - 01467 538327

A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here. Alternatively we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

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About our Business

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which is investing £24bn this decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Peterhead Power Station

Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent / Full Time | Flexible First options available.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Asset Engineer (Control & Instrumentation - Cyber Security) to join our Thermal team based at Peterhead Power Station. Reporting into the E, C & I Lead Asset Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical oversight and support across the station within your area of expertise and ensuring management plans for station assets meet company objectives in terms of SHE performance, cost, reliability, efficiency and availability.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create, maintain & execute asset management plans for the allocated assets e.g. Distributed Control System, Continuous Emissions Monitoring System, PI Processbook & Instrumentation Systems inc. Field Equipment. All in line with Cyber security guidelines and standards.

- Determine the maintenance strategy for the allocated assets and create and maintain the necessary preventative and predictive maintenance tasks in Maximo. Specify and maintain spares stockholdings for assets in your area of responsibility. Contribute to FMEA, RCM and other asset related studies identifying issues and specifying corrective action. Supervise site works for execution of projects and asset related tasks. Carry out RCA on plant failures and carry out rectification as required.

- Provide technical oversight and support across the station within your area of expertise. Provide the link between the station and external technical experts, e.g. central Engineering, Generation Development and OEMs. Example Systems: T3000, Envirosoft, PI Processbook, Beran, Zoom, BVM etc. Supervising and executing repairs on site.

- There is a general responsibility to maintain compliance with legislation, in addition you may have responsibility for maintaining station compliance with specific areas of legislation relevant to the role.

- Manage revenue and capital projects in your area of responsibility complying with the company project management and plant & process change processes.

What do I need?

To be considered we would love you to have:

- Degree qualified in an applicable engineering discipline or relevant experience.

- Skilled in Control & Instrumentation Field Equipment, Distributed Control Systems e.g. T3000, Intouch, Osisoft PI and various control techniques.

- Proven track record of plant troubleshooting & preparation of work packs for execution.

- Experience of Cyber-Security/Digital Engineering in an Operational environment, preferably within the Energy Industry and understanding of the regulatory requirements for OT Cybersecurity.

- Experienced using computerised maintenance management systems, preferably Maximo.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on 01738 341147.

Before commencing your role with SSE, youll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Join us and make a difference – for you, for everyone

It’s our job to ensure care for everyone, everywhere in Scotland is as good as it can be. If you are as passionate about high-quality care as we are, and you’re experienced in your field, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for talented people to join us in making a difference.  

About you

You’ll have considerable experience in adult health or social work/care as well as significant knowledge of current policy drivers and challenges within the sector. You will have a successful track record in working with people, assessing standards of care, managing conflict and promoting the rights of people who use care services.

We’re currently recruiting for vacancies in our inspection teams. We are looking for applicants particularly in the central belt, North West Scotland, Argyll and Bute, and Dumfries and Galloway. However, we welcome applications from candidates across mainland Scotland. 

About us

We are different because of our great benefits, our investment in learning and development, and above all, giving you the opportunity to help shape care in Scotland. 

What you will be doing as an inspector 

Making a difference through working with services delivering adult and older people care. You’ll work with people experiencing care, care service providers, managers and staff and be confident in supporting and advising on improvement. 

See our website to watch a short video on what one of our inspectors has said about their role.

The skills you need 

If you think this job is where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, there are a few things you need. Whilst it’s important to have the basics, we will support you in developing your skillset throughout your journey with us. 

You’ll be confident about what good-quality care looks like and how to deliver it across adults and older people services. You’ll be resilient and adaptable, able to work on your own initiative or as part of a team, manage competing priorities, build effective networks with partners, and have strong communication skills. Equally, you’ll be good at analysing information and evidence, and you’ll have excellent writing skills to produce reports that are clear, concise, and focused on outcomes.

We need you to have a relevant qualification (minimum SCQF Level 9) and be registered or eligible to register with a professional body like the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or General Teaching Council (GTC). Please see further information at the bottom of this advert on recent updates to the registration process for the SSSC.

All new entrants will start on the grade minimum for the role however we have a generous benefits package which is highlighted below. 


Salary and benefits 

Salary: £46,116 - £54,441 plus excellent benefits.
Network of offices across Scotland.
Flexible Hours: 140 hours to be worked over a 4-week period.
Up to 37 days annual leave (after 5 years’ service) +6 fixed public holidays.
Contract: Permanent, two-year secondment or locum.
Our desire is to achieve an effective and balanced way of working, that enables us to meet organisational needs and achieve a work-life balance that promotes wellbeing and collaboration opportunities. We are moving towards an expectation that all staff will work collaboratively, within and across teams, in person, for approximately 40% of their working week.

In addition to our excellent benefits package, we also pride ourselves on the values we hold, person-centred; fairness; respect; efficiency and integrity - all supported with a culture of care and kindness. We’re proud to be a progressive, supportive employer, and equality, diversity and inclusion are important to us. 

This is an exciting time to join the Care Inspectorate, with an opportunity to be at the heart of change as we consider the impact of the independent care review. We’ve recently changed our recruitment process and how we assess new people. We’re looking to attract inspectors from a broader range of professional backgrounds and now is the perfect time to come and join us. 

What next?

You’ll also find more information in the job profile and person specification available on our website.

If you’re ready to apply now, please go to the full advert on our website to access our gateway questions and application form. Your application should be received no later than 08:00 on Monday 3 June 2024.

The Care Inspectorate is committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. It is vital that we monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can identify how we can improve the way we meet the needs of our applicants and staff. To assist us to monitor the effectiveness of our equality and diversity practices, we would encourage you to complete the equalities monitoring form at the end of the application form.

We anticipate holding Stage 1 of our assessment process on Monday 24 - Tuesday 25 June 2024, and Stage 2 no earlier than Monday 8 July 2024 over a 2 week period.

If you successfully complete our selection process, we’ll either confirm you’re the preferred candidate for a suitable vacancy (based on your specialism and location) or you’ll be invited to join our talent pool for future vacancies that would be suitable for you.

Join us and make a difference – for you, for everyone

It’s our job to ensure care for everyone, everywhere in Scotland is as good as it can be. If you are as passionate about high-quality care and learning as we are, and you’re experienced in the field, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for talented people to join us in making a difference.

About you

You’ll have recent experience of supporting the delivery of high-quality care and learning for children and you will have significant knowledge of current developments and challenges within the sector. With your expertise in ELC, including school age childcare and childminding, you’ll share our determination that care services should work well for children – every time.

We’re currently recruiting for vacancies in our inspection teams. We welcome applications from candidates across mainland Scotland and in particular we would like to see applications from applicants who are fluent in the Gaelic language or willing to develop their skills in this area.

About us

We are different because of our great benefits, our investment in learning and development, and the opportunity this role will give you to help shape high quality experiences in childcare across Scotland.

What you will be doing as an inspector

Making a difference through working with services delivering care and learning for children. You’ll listen carefully to children, and their families to understand what is important to them. You will evaluate their experience of ELC, childminding or school aged childcare services. You will engage with care service providers, managers and staff and be confident in advising on improvement to support services to deliver improved outcomes for children.

Go to our website to watch a short video on what one of our inspectors has said about their role.

The skills you need

If you think this job is where you can make a real difference to children’s experiences, there are a few things you need. Whilst it’s important to have the basics, we will support you in developing your skillset as an inspector throughout your journey with us.

You’ll be confident about what good-quality care and learning looks like and how to deliver it across the ELC sector. You’ll be resilient and adaptable, can work on your own initiative or as part of a team, manage competing priorities, build effective networks with partners, and have strong communication skills. Equally, you’ll be good at analysing information and evidence, and you’ll have excellent writing skills to produce reports that are clear, concise, and focused on outcomes. You will have a sound and insightful understanding of the challenges facing the ELC sector and be an advocate for children recognising what is important to them.

We need you to have a relevant qualification (minimum SCQF Level 9) and be registered or eligible to register with a professional body like the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or General Teaching Council (GTC). Please see further information at the bottom of this advert on recent updates to the registration process for the SSSC.

All new entrants will start on the grade minimum for the role however we have a generous benefits package which is highlighted below.

Salary and benefits

Salary: £46,116 - £54,441 plus excellent benefits.
Network of offices across Scotland.
Flexible Hours: 140 hours to be worked over a 4-week period.
Up to 37 days annual leave (after 5 years’ service) + 6 fixed public holidays.
Contract: Permanent, two-year secondment or locum.
Our desire is to achieve an effective and balanced way of working, that enables us to meet organisational needs and achieve a work-life balance that promotes wellbeing and collaboration opportunities. We are moving towards an expectation that all staff will work collaboratively, within and across teams, in person, for approximately 40% of their working week.

In addition to our excellent benefits package, we also pride ourselves on the values we hold, person-centred; fairness; respect; efficiency and integrity - all supported with a culture of care and kindness. We’re proud to be a progressive, supportive employer, and equality, diversity and inclusion are important to us.

This is an exciting time to join the Care Inspectorate, with an opportunity to be at the heart of change as we consider the impact of the ELC expansion and the future expansion of one year old care and the Scottish Government’s commitment to school aged childcare. Playing our part in delivering on the Promise to Scotland’s children and young people.

We’ve recently changed our recruitment process and how we assess new people and now is the perfect time to come and join us.

What next?

You’ll also find more information in the job profile and person specification on our website.

If you’re ready to apply now, please go to the full advert on our website to access our gateway questions and application form. Your application should be received no later than 08:00 on Monday 3 June 2024.

The Care Inspectorate is committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. It is vital that we monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can identify how we can improve the way we meet the needs of our applicants and staff. To assist us to monitor the effectiveness of our equality and diversity practices, we would encourage you to complete the equalities monitoring form at the end of the application form.

We anticipate holding Stage 1 of our assessment process on Monday 24 - Tuesday 25 June 2024, and Stage 2 no earlier than Monday 8 July 2024 over a 2 week period.

If you successfully complete our selection process, we’ll either confirm you’re the preferred candidate for a suitable vacancy (based on your specialism and location) or you’ll be invited to join our talent pool for future vacancies that would be suitable for you.

Looking for a Quality Control Inspector:

• Promote the continued development and improvement of the IMS and associated ways of working, systems, processes and tools.
• Ensure manufactured and procured products are inspected in a timely manner to verify conformance to specified requirements i.e. PO, drawing, specifications. ITP's including first article, in-process and final inspections.
• Conduct line QC inspection of manufactured product - provide feedback to Production Managers/ Supervisors as appropriate
• Promote the effective and consistent capture of product and/or material non-conformance - provide information, instruction and training.

- Atleast 3 years experience as QC inspectror (1 year in manufacturing)

-Experience with measuring equipment

-Hands on approach

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.