Total 59 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6YD

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester - Crewe

Salary - Up to £40,000 Basic + Bonus + Overtime OTE 45k+ DOE & Qualifications

Days - Monday - Friday, Saturdays on a rota, 42 hours per week

Ref - OC19172

We have a new job vacancy available for a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester in Crewe. My client is one of the UK's leading main dealerships in the UK and they're looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester wanting to join a rapidly growing team. This is a great opportunity for a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester looking for excellent earning potential and a place to settle in long term. If you're a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester currently on the lookout then apply now!

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester Benefits:

• Excellent Bonus Opportunities
• Access to a range of company vehicles
• 31 days holiday
• Training and Development
• Great pension scheme
• Company Discounts
• Free flu jab

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester Role:

• Carry out servicing and maintenance of all vehicles
• Electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic fault diagnosis and repair, this work may include warranty approved work in line with our brand parameters
• Department of Transport (MOT) testing duties (if qualified)

Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester Requirements:

• Full UK driving license
• NVQ, IMI or City & Guilds level 3 ideally but we will also consider level 2 with experience

Octane Recruitment

Consultant - Al-amin Abiru

VTNTH

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

JOB TITLE: Assistant Manager, Control Execution

SALARY: £42,120 - £46,800

LOCATION(S): Chester, Leeds or Manchester

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, minimum 2 days per week at Cawley House, Portland Street or Wellington Place.

About this opportunity

We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. We're putting in place a fresh operating model for non-financial risk management across Lloyds Banking Group, empowering our people to take end-to-end accountability for managing the risks they face.

This assistant manager role is within our Library Control Execution Team which is a core part of the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office. We use our operational knowledge of the Group structure and Consumer Lending business unit to lead the application of the risk taxonomy and improvements in the control environment. You'll be designing, implementing, assessing and improving controls across the whole taxonomy for all of the Lending business.

Supervising and supporting a range of control management processes and activities in alignment with the Group's Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF). Managing the timely and accurate production of high-quality documentation, reporting and analysis to support development of the control environment:

• Working with risk and control owner teams to help deliver against aligned customer, business and strategic outcomes.
• Producing timely and accurate documents and reports by collecting risk and control data from a variety of sources and input data into standardised formats.
• Assisting the development of the first line control management centre of excellence that supports safe growth and enables high quality customer service.
• Delivering prescribed outcomes by working with established control design, mapping, monitoring and testing approaches. Reporting findings to senior colleagues.
• Assisting in the management of actions on operational risk events and breaches following Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA). Identifying issues and then suggesting and implementing improvements to the control environment with guidance from senior colleagues.

About us

Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too…

What you'll need

We're looking for someone who can apply Operational knowledge of our Consumer Lending business unit sufficiently to be able to support a range of processes relating to implementation of the Risk Taxonomy, RCSA management and control execution. Ideally with experience in a related field (eg audit or risk & control management) or, alternatively, having gained capability through experience in a similar function along with:

• Control management - experience of data-led control management and its practical implementation. Good organisational skills to support the preparation of documentation that includes summarising data and information to produce and maintain standardised risk and control process maps. Ability to provide support to the ongoing development of control tooling solutions to enable optimisation and automation of the control environment.
• Data & Analytics- ability to understand and assimilate different sources of data and complex information to support with effective problem solving that leads to relevant conclusions and recommendations. Experience of bringing to bear strong analytical skills to support the assessment of the control environment effectiveness using a wide range of information and sources to identify potential impacts on the business.
• Reporting- ability to provide support with control testing activity to enable the production of concise reporting outputs on the efficiency and performance of controls and compliance.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 28 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

JOB TITLE: Lead Quality Engineer

SALARY: £68,202 - £75,780

LOCATION(S): Chester

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites.

About this opportunity

We're recruiting for a Lead Quality Engineer to work closely with the Engineering Lead within the Embedded Finance Team.

This is a key role offering a unique and challenging opportunity to shape the growing Embedded Finance Tech Team and Quality Engineering framework.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're inspired by a clear purpose: to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are passionate about making a difference to customers, businesses, and communities.

The Embedded Finance team is a fast-paced start-up group within Consumer Lending and is tasked with building out propositions that solve customers' financial needs, when and where they are. We have just launched our first product, Black Horse Flex Pay, and we're developing innovative products aiming to offer customers and merchants modern ways for online purchasing, with the ethos of Lloyds Banking Group responsible lending.

As the Lead Quality Engineer, you'll be in charge of leading all aspects of the quality roadmap, including creating testing strategies and coordinating the automation process using standard software testing practices.

Plus, you'll work closely with developers, business partners and product managers to build the testing framework and test suites to support our continuous deployment pipeline ensuring robust and efficient releases.

Aside of hands-on contribution, you'll hire and grow a team of Quality Engineers, developing people by coaching and technical leadership.

You'll provide Quality Engineering oversight and technical expertise throughout the entire software lifecycle, in a complex scenario integrated with third-party systems.

Why Lloyds Banking Group

We're on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we're shaping finance for good. We're focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including you.

What you'll need:

• Strong Quality Engineering background, including automated testing frameworks and testing best practices

• Automation-first approach, with a passion for driving productivity and a focus on reducing risk

• Experience with cloud environment (e.g. GCP) and testing infrastructure

• Proven leadership skills in guiding Quality Engineering teams or complex programmes using Agile methodologies

• Proficiency in coding languages such as Java, Python, or similar

• Solid knowledge of CI/CD pipelines

And any experience of these would be really useful:

• Familiarity with Embedded Finance or financial services applications

• Experience with Jira Align and Confluence

• Familiarity with SQL and Snowflake

• Experience on non-functional testing on live systems at scale

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We're committed to creating a consciously inclusive workplace where our colleagues can be themselves, thrive and perform at their best. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

As an inclusive employer, we offer Workplace Adjustments for colleagues with a disability (which may include long-term health and neurodivergent conditions) where it is reasonable to do so. This could include flexibility with regards to office attendance, location, and working pattern.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you have a disability, you can also apply via our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). Through the DCS, we guarantee to interview a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability, whose application meets the minimum criteria for the advertised job role.

We also provide adjustments that are reasonable throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers for applicants with a disability, long-term health condition or neurodivergent condition. If you'd like an adjustment to the recruitment process just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual performance-related bonus

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Want to do amazing work, that's interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your new company
Join a reputable local organisation that specialises in hospitality leasing across the UK. Based in Chester, this growing company is looking for a fantastic administrative professional to join their property help desk team, supporting with administration and compliance processes.
Your new role
You will be supporting the property team to make sure any compliance obligations are met. You will be in regular communication with licensees and other third parties in regard to compliance certifications, inspections and change of tenancy.
What you'll need to succeed
Good computer literacy is essential to this role as you will be required to utilise a number of internal systems and databases to manage the compliance process, as well as creation and management of orders. Excellent administrative skills, with prior experience working in a similar role, this position will require stakeholder engagement and management. The selected candidate will display exemplary customer service, communication and attention to detail.
Knowledge of statutory legislation or experience within property maintenance is an asset but not a requirement.

What you'll get in return
Be a part of an open and inclusive company who put their employees at the heart of their business. Join a team of passionate, hard-working, dedicated, and ambitious people today! Monday-Friday 35hrs per week
What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Job Title: Compliance Contract Manager

Salary: £42,000 - £46,000

Contract: Permanent

Location: Northwest

Weekly Hours: 35 per week, (Monday to Friday)

So…. What is this role exactly?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Northwest based Compliance Contract Manager (Electrical & Fire Safety Systems) to take responsibility for the delivery of EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Reports) and the service and maintenance of fire safety systems.

Are you a Compliance Contract Manager (Electrical) looking for a fresh challenge? Are you looking for an employer, where 88% of existing employees would recommend them as a great place to work?

We are looking for someone who has a passion for electrical compliance and strives to continuously improve the service area they deliver.

What will my working week look like?

You will be homebased, living in the Northwest, within a reasonable travelling distance of our head office in Birchwood Warrington, to attend meetings and training courses when required. You will be required to visit our head office approximately twice per month.

What will I be responsible for doing?

As a Compliance Contract Manager, you will….

• Be the appointed person and organisational lead for ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations for Electrical Testing and Fire Safety Systems through the delivery of servicing and repairs.
• Effectively manage contractors to ensure the delivery of a value for money and quality service to customers.
• Monitor and report on budget expenditure and support financial planning and budget setting, developing, and maintaining asset registers and condition reports to shape future investment programmes
• work closely with key internal colleagues, providing technical guidance and support, along with developing design briefs and technical specifications
• be required to travel at times to cover the operational requirements of this role (you will live within the Northwest to be able to travel around our geographical area)
• have your own vehicle with mileage is paid at the HMRC rate
• be part of an ‘on-call’ rota (payment received for this)
• have experience of delivering servicing & maintenance contracts to a large and diverse portfolio of mixed tenure properties and associated budgets.

And what would make me stand out from the crowd?

To be a successful as a Compliance Contract Manager, here at YHG, you will have….

• CIH Level 4 or equivalent or willingness to undertake this qualification
• BS7671 18th Edition Qualification, NVQ Level 3 Electrical Training Qualification or another recognised electrical training qualification
• An understanding BS 5839 Fire Detection & Alarm Systems for Building
• Experience of delivering electrical and/or fire safety system servicing & maintenance contracts to a large and diverse portfolio of properties and buildings
• Knowledge of building, construction and maintenance industries including the design process, contractual matter, and legislation
• Experience of producing a variety of written documents including responses to customer complaints, design briefs, technical specifications, performance reports, policies and procedures
• Experience of delivering electrical servicing & maintenance contracts to a large and diverse portfolio of properties and buildings
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, including Control of Asbestos Regulations, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) CDM Regulations 2015
• Experience of setting and managing budgets and expenditure reporting
• Proven experience of managing contractors developing successful relationships, achieving challenging targets and objectives
• Experience of managing external contractors and the development and application of performance management procedures

Ideally you will have

• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbally) to a diverse range of stakeholders, and influence at all levels
• Ability to explain complex repairs & maintenances issues to a non-technical audience
• Ability to manage a number of services and projects simultaneously, often with conflicting priorities
• Ability to confidently challenge contractors for areas of underperformance and/or unacceptable behaviour
• Ability to strictly adhere to work schedules and deadlines

This role is really suited to someone who likes to show their knowledge in relation to electrical compliance in a professional manner, while ensuring YHG continues to improve and drive-up standards in electrical safety.

This role also offers genuine progression opportunities add in here the next realistic progression step for this role or any realistic training/qualifications we can offer.

So, if you are excited by what this role can offer and the ability to have a genuine impact here at YHG we would love to hear from you please check out the role profile, which is attached/available by visiting the vacancy on Your Housing Group’s website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.

That all sounds great, what’s in it for me?

In return we offer £42,000 - £46,000 for a 35-hour week, and 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave (holidays also increase with time served) plus Bank Holidays, but our employee offering provides much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance.

We trust our people to manage their own diaries, if you need time for an appointment, the school run or an exercise class, as long as it fits with business needs, we’re open to what works for you too. And when you need to collaborate with your team, you can visit Youggle House – our wellbeing, social, collaboration and meeting space, in Birchwood, Warrington.

On top of this, we’ll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn’t just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names.

For more of our great benefits, please see the benefits information sheet attached/ available by visiting the vacancy on Your Housing Group’s career’s website - www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.

And who are Your Housing Group?

Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford.

As one of the North’s sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year.

We’re an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'.

As part of our pre-employment checks, this role requires the successful applicant to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

Closing Date: 19th November 2024

We review applications as they’re received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you’re interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicants who declare they have a disability, if these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. Your Housing Group welcomes applications from our customers, however, access to confidential information and probity will be explored to determine whether there is a potential conflict of interest or security issue present which may prevent the Group from being able to proceed with the application. YHG2

Your new role
We are seeking an experienced Property Compliance coordinator to join our team for a hybrid role based in the North West. You will be responsible for managing and implementing statutory testing obligations and planned preventative maintenance programs in line with the guidance and support of the Contract Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and instruct contractors in the delivery of compliance programs within defined KPI's.
- Manage the CAFM system, the loading, and audit of certification in the Property Management System.
- Proactively manage and resolve any notices or communication with local authorities and/or statutory consultees in regard to statutory matters
- Actively support the issue of compliance certification for "Safe-Start" compliance on licensee changes providing confirmation for all agreement changes where required in a timely manner.
- Audit Compliance Contractors use of CAFM system, service delivery, and SLA's.
- Provide Compliance Contractor reviews and manage their performance on site and in their office location.
- Actively highlight and review changes in statutory compliance legislation providing impact guidance to consultees.
- Undertake cost validation audits on required testing remedials.


What you'll need to succeed
Skills and Experience:- Property Compliance experience - programming, management, legislation, and delivery
- Excel skills essential
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualified or working towards
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Organisational skills and ability to work to tight timescales
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective minute writing skills
- Knowledge of statutory legislation
- Flexibility to cover other department tasks or assist as required
- Excellent customer service
- Good team player
- Able to manage difficult conversations

What you'll get in return
Salary 32-37k
3 days a week hybrid working
Company benefits package - information to follow

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new role
We are seeking an experienced Property Compliance coordinator to join our team for a hybrid role based in the North West. You will be responsible for managing and implementing statutory testing obligations and planned preventative maintenance programs in line with the guidance and support of the Contract Manager.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and instruct contractors in the delivery of compliance programs within defined KPI's.
- Manage the CAFM system, the loading, and audit of certification in the Property Management System.
- Proactively manage and resolve any notices or communication with local authorities and/or statutory consultees in regard to statutory matters
- Actively support the issue of compliance certification for "Safe-Start" compliance on licensee changes providing confirmation for all agreement changes where required in a timely manner.
- Audit Compliance Contractors use of CAFM system, service delivery, and SLA's.
- Provide Compliance Contractor reviews and manage their performance on site and in their office location.
- Actively highlight and review changes in statutory compliance legislation providing impact guidance to consultees.
- Undertake cost validation audits on required testing remedials.


What you'll need to succeed
Skills and Experience:- Property Compliance experience - programming, management, legislation, and delivery
- Excel skills essential
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualified or working towards
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Organisational skills and ability to work to tight timescales
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective minute writing skills
- Knowledge of statutory legislation
- Flexibility to cover other department tasks or assist as required
- Excellent customer service
- Good team player
- Able to manage difficult conversations

What you'll get in return
Salary 28-32k
3 days a week hybrid working
Company benefits package - information to follow

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

JOB TITLE: Senior Manager, Control Design & Optimisation - Unsecured Consumer Lending

SALARY: From £80,206

LOCATION(S): Chester, Cardiff, Leeds or Manchester

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site

About this opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and forward-thinking senior manager to join the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office. In this role, you will:

• Lead key initiatives to improve our non-financial control environment.
• Embed control by design and advance control automation within Consumer Lending.
• Support Consumer Lending in identifying opportunities to simplify, optimise, and automate controls using innovative technology.
• Support Consumer Lending in achieving strategic goals and delivering faster, more efficient services for our customers.

We are committed to building a high-performing team where each colleague is valued, supported, and empowered to become an expert in their field. Our goal is to ensure every team member understands their role within the broader Group strategy, contributing to the safe and effective management of non-financial risk in Consumer Lending.

About us

As the Group embarks on one of the UK's most significant financial services transformations, our internal risk transformation focused on instilling a robust risk and control culture has never been more crucial. We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive.

What you'll need

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead a team towards achieving strategic goals.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Strategic Thinking: Capability to think ahead and plan for future control needs and improvements.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying issues and developing effective solutions.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with other areas and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and open to change, especially in a challenging environment.

It would also be great if you have:

• Risk and Control Management: Robust understanding of the Risk and Control Management Framework with practical control management knowledge and experience.
• End to End Risk and Control mapping - Delivering prescribed outcomes by working with established control design, mapping, monitoring and testing approaches.
• Control by Design (CbD) - An understanding of the Control by Design Methodology.
• Platform Change Framework (PCF) - Knowledge of PCF and how change is delivered within the Group.
• RCSA - Experience using the RCSA system and working with risk and control owner teams.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organization that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

QC/ Analytical Chemist is needed in East Cheshire with at least 2 years' experience working in industry, with specific experience with GC-FID/ MS and other wet chemistry techniques.

QC Chemist

Cheshire East

£30,000 to £35,000 (dependent on experience)

Permanent

SRG are working with a major European Waste Management and Recycling company, providing waste solutions to industrial companies and provides high-quality, recycled raw materials for re-use in various industries. Due to growth and expansion of the business, they are now looking to add a QC Chemist to their technical team in Cheshire East. You will be quality testing incoming materials, as well as outgoing products. You will need to be a qualified and experienced QC/ Analytical chemist with, with specific experience using methods such as GC-FID/ MS and other wet chemistry techniques.

Role/Description

• Strict following of company safety protocols, work policies and practices, including relevant risk assessments, compliance with PPE policy, accident and near miss reporting, and housekeeping standards.
• Performing laboratory analysis on crude, in-process and outgoing materials - including sample labelling, logging samples, sample analysis, result reporting, and subsequent acceptance and release of sampled material.
• Laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Stock-taking, assisting in ordering of laboratory supplies, and stock replenishment.
• Maintaining high levels of housekeeping, ensuring an organised and safe working environment.
• Product dispatch note certifications - confirming quality approval in accordance with product specification.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry (or similar)
• At least 2 years working as an Analytical/ QC Chemist
• Other qualification (e.g. NVQ) require 5+ years relevant experience
• Working in an ISO or GMP/Certified laboratory is an advantage
• Working to tight deadlines
• GC-FID/MS experience is required (solvent purity analysis)
• Experience in wet chemistry techniques (KF, pH, titration)
• GC method development experience is a significant advantage
• Critical thinking and independent work ethic is essential
• Experience of trouble shooting and root cause analysis an advantage

No sponsorship is provided for this role, and you need to already be a UK resident.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies. If you know of someone else who may be interested in this role, please do pass on my details.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: Chemistry, chemicals, solvents, waste management, solvent purification, quality control, quality testing, QC, analytical chemistry, ISO, GMP, GC-FID, GC-MS, karl fischer, titrations, pH, wet chemistry

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MOT Tester - Macclesfield

Salary - Up to £36,000 Basic DOE and qualiffications

Hours - Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm, Saturdays on a rota

Ref - OC18542

We have a new job vacancy available for a MOT Tester in Macclesfield. My client is one of the largest retailers of used motorbikes in Europe and they're rapidly growing, making it the perfect time to join. This role suits a MOT Tester that is looking for a great work environment with progression opportunities. If you're an MOT Tester currently on the look out then apply now!

MOT Tester Benefits:

• Progression Opportunities
• Company discounts
• Company pension

MOT Tester Role:

• Carry out MOT tests

MOT Tester Requirements:

• Full UK driving license
• MOT Class 1 & 2 Certificate

Octane Recruitment

Consultant - Al-amin Abiru

VTNTH

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Summary of the QC Microbiologist role

As the QC Microbiologist you will report directly to the Microbiology Team Leader where the main purpose of your role will be to ensure that the raw materials, products and the production environment meet microbiological quality standards.

We are open to applications from candidates with varying levels of experience and would consider a recent graduate.

Who Are We?

We are a fast-growing global pharmaceutical CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation), with more than 50 years' experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). We are a proven and trusted partner to some of the world's most innovative biotechs and leading pharmaceutical companies and are widely recognised for our expertise in complex and hazardous chemistry.

We are a dynamic business, employing more than 1300 talented and passionate people in the UK, US and Europe who together support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients. We support our customers through the full product lifecycle from pre-clinical development right up to full scale commercial manufacturing and today we are proud to have built a culture of excellence in science and unrivalled service.

Your responsibilities

• Performing daily laboratory maintenance and housekeeping.
• Maintaining stock of all media and consumables within the Micro Labs and QC Labs as a whole, ensuring continuous testing ability.
• Performing microbial testing, performing routine microbiological testing (Endotoxin, Bioburden) on, raw materials, in process samples, product and WFI samples to detect microorganisms. Analytical testing to perform TOC, conductivity, nitrates and appearance of WFI samples. Ensuring testing and documentation is completed and reported in a timely manner.
• WFI sampling, sampling aseptically and transferring to QC Lab for testing within a given timeframe.
• Environmental monitoring to monitor and assess the cleanliness of the production environments (clean outs), e.g. air, surfaces, equipment to maintain a low bioburden state.
• Sampling preparation, culturing and identifying samples with any contamination from microbiological testing.
• Data analysis, recording and analysing test results and completing in accordance to GMP standards, following all internal documents i.e. SOPs to ensure work is carried out correctly.
• Ensuring equipment is calibrated and maintained for accurate testing.
• Working to GLP and GMP standards and regulatory guidance. Initiating, managing and investigating deviations, change controls and CAPAs. Updating any documentation needed e.g SOPs, test methods.
• Ensuring compliance with all laboratory procedures, with all health and safety guidelines, with reference to COSHH and biological safety regulations and health and safety at work act 1974.
• Embodying our company values; Be Transparent, Be Willing, Be Reliable and Be Caring.

Requirements for the role

• Must have a degree in Microbiology, Biology or Biomedical Science to be considered.
• An understanding of microbiology techniques would be preferred but not essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in testing.
• Understanding of data analysis.
• Problem solving skills to assess and perform contamination investigations.
• Must align to our company values; Be Transparent, Be Willing, Be Reliable and Be Caring.

Why Consider Us?

Our collaborative and empowering culture is unique to us and is what really sets us apart as a business and this is built upon our four core values: Be Transparent, Be Reliable, Be Willing and Be Caring. We also run a variety of programmes across our sites to promote health, wellbeing and work life balance, in addition to supporting causes and charities close to our employees' hearts, encouraging volunteering within the communities we are part of and even arranging socials, through our global social committees, to encourage team building and reward our team's hard work.

At Sterling we promote mutual trust and respect regardless of your nationality, background, feelings, beliefs, gender or age. Our workforce, much like life, is made up of many different people with many different backgrounds, needs and perspectives. This is something we celebrate at Sterling, as it makes Sterling a better place to work and encourages innovation and collaboration.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.

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JOB TITLE: Assistant Manager, Control Design & Optimisation

SALARY: From £42,120

LOCATION(S): Chester, Cardiff, Leeds or Manchester

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site

About this opportunity

This is an opportunity to join the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office within the Consumer Lending Chief Operating Office, delivering a broad range of activities that focus on how Consumer Lending manages its non-financial control environment.

We are building a team where our colleagues are valued and supported to become experts in what they do and grow their careers. We want colleagues to feel connected to our Group strategy and how their role fits into it, supporting Consumer Lending deliver its objectives for non-financial risk, safely.

This assistant manager role is within our Control Design & Optimisation team which is a core part of the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office. The Control office team are focussed on simplifying, optimising, and automating controls, leveraging new technology, supporting Consumer Lending to achieve its goals and unlocking the potential to go faster for our customers.

About us

We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive.

What you'll need

We're looking for someone who can support a range of activities relating to end to end process mapping and documentation, identifying gaps and understanding where automation is possible. Ideally with experience in a related field (e.g. audit or risk & control management) or, alternatively, having gained capability through experience in a similar function along with:

• An analytical and inquisitive mentality with a background in problem solving
• End to End Risk and Control mapping - Delivering prescribed outcomes by working with established control design, mapping, monitoring and testing approaches. Along with mapping existing controls to applicable risks, identifying any controls which are key. As well as identifying issues or gaps within the business processes and then suggesting and implementing improvements to the control environment with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Control by Design (CbD) - Understanding of the CbD approach and key deliverables of each stage and facilitating the mapping and identification of opportunities to embed automated controls at the design stage.
• RCSA - Experience using the RCSA system and working with risk and control owner teams to help deliver against aligned customer, business and strategic outcomes. Working with risk and control owner teams to investigate questions related to the existing control environment.
• Values & Behaviours - Innovate to go faster by taking responsibility for challenging existing processes; being an early adopter of change and viewing advancements in technology as opportunities to help us deliver for our customers; inspire others by building rapport and gaining commitment through strong personal identity; embrace diverse viewpoints, demonstrated in the way you do business and collaborate with others. Demonstrate a growth learning mindset and open to new experiences to intentionally grow your individual and team skill set.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 28 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

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Job Title: Senior EC&I Designer
Location: Either Warrington or Preston + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Competitive + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF59217

At Cavendish Nuclear we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior EC&I Designer, at either of our Warrington or Preston sites.

The role

As a Senior EC&I Designer you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. The Senior Designer provides support and technical guidance for a team of designers. The role will assure the quality of output to the required standards consistent with whole lifecycle from concept to in service support.

Day-to-day, you'll provide specialist technical advice and guidance to other designers, providing design governance for technical standards for a team. You'll work with a high degree of technical autonomy and promote effective co-operation across Design and other functional teams.

• Allocate discipline tasks to allocated team of Designers, check team drawing outputs, and ensure inter discipline coordination in accordance with company and regulatory standards
• Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress
• Contribute to the preparation/production of drawings in support of basic, detail and production design in line with recognised ISO standards and to the required; time, cost and quality requirements.
• Assist in the resolution of Production & Technical Queries & development of discipline solutions for the team in relation to manufacturing & installation issues
• Develop innovative design solutions, and fulfil Design Lead responsibilities as assigned for multi discipline low risk projects
• Maintain awareness of developments within the industry, particularly for techniques & tools, physical integration, bill of material controls & management of design maturity

This role is full time OR part time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements

Essential experience of the Senior EC&I Designer

• Experience in a detailed design environment
• Good knowledge of CAD tools
• Knowledge of General Engineering Drawing Practice

Qualifications for the Senior EC&I Designer

• HNC/HND minimum in a relevant discipline OR equivalent academic qualification

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Cavendish Nuclear

As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we're innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group - from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.

We are a disability confident committed employer. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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