Total 106 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7DN

Compliance & Procurement Officer
Kingston upon Thames
Homelessness & Mental Health Focussed Homelessness Service
12 Weeks
36 hours
£18.99 LTD / £16.19 PAYE (inc hol)
Looking for a role that makes a difference in your community? Join our Local Authority client as a Compliance & Procurement Officer, supporting property management and rehousing services for rough sleepers in Kingston upon Thames.
THE ROLE
Deliver high-quality service in managing property acquisition, renewals, re-lets, and hand-backs for private sector landlords and rough sleepers, while ensuring compliance and maintaining strong landlord relationships.

• Ensure properties meet safety standards and support rough sleeper rehousing placements.
• Conduct scheduled and responsive property visits, ensuring compliance with Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) for properties in and outside the borough.
• Liaise with landlords, housing providers, and contractors to meet Gas Safe and relevant legislative standards.
• Maintain detailed records, update compliance databases, and provide regular feedback on property interactions.
• Identify and report any non-compliance issues, HHSRS hazards, and Safeguarding concerns from stakeholders.
• Oversee property management expenditures and payments related to rough sleeper schemes.
• Prepare quarterly GLA reports and other required statistical data.

THE CANDIDATE
We are seeking a candidate with previous experience in a similar frontline public housing service role, especially in property compliance and procurement.

• Proven experience in marketing and procurement of private sector properties with a track record in lettings.
• Strong knowledge of housing law, security of tenure, and health and safety for temporary accommodations.
• Familiarity with private leasing schemes, including financial and operational considerations.
• Understanding of rough sleepers' needs within temporary accommodations.
• Skilled in partnership working, negotiation, and case management.

THE CONTRACT

• 36 hours, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
• 12 weeks with potential for extension or a permanent position
• Pay: £18.99 per hour LTD rate; PAYE equivalent is £16.19 per hour, inclusive of holiday.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to lee . mcmillan @ servicecare . org. uk or call 01772 208966 01772 208966 to discuss the role in more detail!
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £25

Motor Controls Engineer

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

£55k-£75k

Exciting progression opportunities

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Motor Controls Engineer to join a great manufacturing company priding itself on quality.

With no day ever being the same the Motor Controls Engineer role offers genuine long-term progression and career development within a first-class manufacturing environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Design & development of motor control algorithms
• Developing software utlising C and Python.
• Develop simulation models using tools such as: MATLAB/Simulink
• Developing procedures for motor and system testing

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience as a Motor Controls Engineer or similar position
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Proficient in the development of real-time embedded software.

Benefits:

• £55k-£75k
• Exceptional long term career progression opportunities

How to apply:

Suitable candidates for the Motor Controls Engineer role should apply immediately using the 'Apply Now' button by calling Oliver Broderick on 01275 371981 or by sending your CV directly to oliver@hunterselection.co.uk .

We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Hunter Selection is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Engineering and Manufacturing professionals throughout the UK. If you are looking for work in this area we may be able to assist you. Contact us directly on 01275 371981 and discuss your requirements with one of our dedicated consultants.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

 Pay up to £43,347 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. 

DWP. Digital with Purpose. 

We're looking for a Senior QA Tester to join our DWP Digital community to test and assure innovations to applications and services that allow millions of users to access essential benefits.

DWP is UK's largest department, every year we pay over £120 billion to 18million DWP customers. 

DWP services cover everything from helping children & families right through to supporting relatives of lost loved ones. 

We help people find jobs, support people financially when they are unable to work due to health conditions and make ensure everybody has the money they need to live during their retirement years. 

The scale of what we do is outstanding, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. 

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need to show us in your application? 

• Providing testing leadership and guidance determine the most appropriate strategies to deliver quality solutions in a SaaS environment*
• Effectively managing your own workload proactively and supporting others, leading delivery of testing to high quality and value
• Developing and maintain reusable test collateral such as test cases and data etc
• Acting as an escalation point for defects or issues preventing delivery of Testing activities and facilitating their resolution
• Driving collaboration by aligning teams and activities and highlighting the key dependencies, impacts, risks and priorities around user experience or technical needs
• Leading reviews of test practices and provide guidance on improvements and lessons learned to your team and community.

You and your role 

You will be part of our Tech Services Communication and Collaboration Team on items such as Sensitivity Labels and Cross-Government Collaboration projects that DWP is leading on.

You'll give technical and strategic leadership to multiple Testers across our product teams.

That means overseeing the products they deliver, support and test, and includes environment maintenance, upgrades, and availability, tooling support and defect triage.

Our QA Testers are at the centre of innovation at DWP. When we try something new, you and your team tell us if it works, spot defects and resolve issues. You'll make sure our products work for millions of people who need them.

Details. Wages. Perks. 

Location: You'll join us in your choice of one our brilliant digital hubs in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 

Hybrid Working: We have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model with a mix of home working and sometime in the office. 

Pay: In return for your skills, we offer competitive pay of up to £43,347 p.a. 

Pension: You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% (Worth up to £12,500/year). 

Holidays: You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days over time, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. 

We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: 

• Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days 

• Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home 

• Family-friendly policies 

• Time off volunteering and charitable giving 

• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' 

• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more 

• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket 

• Sports and social activities 

• Working in an award-winning environment and culture 

• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. 

Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs. 

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Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too.

Join our Enabling Functions team as a Credit Control Team Member and you can build something to be proud of!

What you'll be doing

As Credit Control Team Member you will be accountable for:

Role Specific

• Chase and collect outstanding debt on assigned regional ledger
• Chase and collect overdue invoices as per the required service level agreement
• Resolve invoice queries in a timely manner
• Liaise with the wider finance and commercial teams to resolve queries and issues on overdue debt
• Weekly reporting on account and ledger status
• Escalate problematic accounts to the credit control manager as required
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times

Team Specific

• Work with colleagues within the Accounts Receivable team to handle inbound calls
• Maintain good knowledge of ERP and other systems
• Communicate within team to resolve queries efficiently
• Engage positively with team meetings, huddles and wider business forums
• Support team members with workload during time of absence or high activity, to ensure business needs are met

Who we're looking for

The following qualities are essential:

• Effective time management skills
• Excellent communication skills – telephone manner and customer service
• Organised and proactive personality
• Ability to work independently
• Advanced excel/IT skills

The following experience is desirable, but not essential:

• Degree in accountancy, business or other related field,
• Working towards AAT Level 2 or other professional exams e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ICM or,
• Proven collections background in a similar role

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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Fixed Wire Testers

Fixed Wire Testers are needed for mobile roles for our client who is a large electrical compliance company

A van, PDA and a fuel card and full kit is supplied by our client and the basic salary is 36k + a good bonus scheme, the OTE is 42k minimum for this role and the these roles are permanent positions

Overtime will be available and our client supplies the following- Pension, Paid Holidays and Bank Holidays, Test Equipment, Van (Fuel card and personal use included), Phone & Laptop, Uniform, PPE and Hotels booked and paid for and evening meal and breakfast paid

Bonus Scheme- Weekday KPI target - 45 circuits per day / 225 per week (both to be achieved) and bonus after KPI is hit at £2.80 per circuit and Weekend circuit rate - £3.50 per circuit

The work is carrying out works within various commercial, industrial and hospital environments

It is essential that any candidates meet the following criteria, 17th or 18th Edition, and C&G Electrical qualifications such as for example NVQ level 3 or equivalent and a testing qualification such as 2391/4/5 with experience of testing and inspection

Candidates will need to be willing to work away from home when needed and to do some Weekend and Night works when needed (good rates and allowance is paid)

Candidates will need to pass a Disclosure Check and have the correct right to work documents needed such as a passport

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Quality Inspector Role
DH4 5PP
£11.76 to £23.52per hour

We are currently recruiting for a well-known automotive seat manufacturer within the Sunderland Area/ Houghton le Spring who are looking for a Quality Inspector to join their team.

This position would suit candidates with experience in quality inspection roles for manufacturing environments, with the willingness to learn new skills to be flexible to carry out varied duties within the role.

Shifts:
Monday to Friday 7am-3pm - Rotating (£11.76 per hour)
Monday to Friday 3pm-11pm - Rotating ( £13.64 per hour)
Sunday to Thursday 11pm-7am - Rotating (£16.35 per hour)

Duties:
Your duties as a quality inspector may include but are not limited to:
* Visual checks of automotive interior parts
* Building quality car seats for a very well-known brand
* Completing relevant quality documents on parts
* Working as part of a team to pick parts and assemble seats
* Acting responsibly to maintain a clean and safe working environment
* Working quickly and efficiently to deadlines
* Quality Control

Job Benefits:
On-site canteen with a modern, clean shop floor
Free Car Parking
On-going training and development opportunities within their own training academy
Overtime Available
Weekly Pay
Online Pay slips

Previous experience of working within a fast paced production and assembly environment would be an advantage for this role.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, then please call Laura Robinson today on 07500870756
to discuss the role further, or send your CV

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