Total 105 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Antrim, County Antrim, BT41 1AB

Your new company
Hays is pleased to be working exclusively with one of Northern Ireland's leading manufacturing companies to recruit a Training and Quality Coordinator to join their team on a fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic role for someone from a technical background (FMCG) who wants to support the work force with training, development, employee upskilling and ensuing quality metrics.

Your new role
Training Delivery:

• Conduct classroom training, hands-on sessions, and coaching on the shop floor
• Develop and deliver induction programs for new staff at all levels
• Source and coordinate external training activities
• Maintain site training matrices to ensure all training is up-to-date
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training and development activities

Quality Management:

• Implement and manage Quality Management Systems through effective training of the workforce
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards
• Prepare for and participate in audits (BRC)
• Continuous Improvement:
• Be an integral part of the improvements program, contributing to ongoing enhancements in processes and systems

IT Competence:

• Utilise IT skills, especially in Excel and e-learning management systems, to support training and quality management activities

General Duties:

• Perform any other reasonable work instructions as requested by technical or other site departments
  
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in a related discipline, such as Food Science, Quality Systems, Microbiology
• An awareness of Quality Management Systems and HACCP
• Familiarity with BRC and major retailer audits would be desirable
• Proficiency in IT, particularly Excel and e-learning management systems
• Previous experience in a similar role where you have had to coordinate and deliver training on technical/specialist topics
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
  
  
  

What you'll get in return


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• Provides expert advice and guidance to staff principals and action officers on how best to articulate official Army decisions that impact acquisition policies and programs.
• Serves as the POC for the Task Management Tool (TMT) business systems for the organization.
• Responsible for managing, analyzing, operating and making improvements to the system.
• Serves as the agency Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) officer and assists in the implementation and execution of the FOIA/PA programs.
• Compiles narrative and statistical material and prepares related background information concerning the status of taskers for use in briefing higher officials.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (NH 3)

Salary: £49,813 - £52,432 (inclusive of 20% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: Week commencing 6 January 2025



Pensions - Empowering Retirement Security

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Wiltshire Pension Fund as a Quality Assurance Lead to ensure that pension administration team continue to maintain its high standards, carry out process reviews and help the Fund achieve external accreditations.

The Wiltshire Pension Fund ensures all pension benefits are paid correctly, on a timely basis and in line with the scheme regulations. It manages the relationships with the Fund’s 180+ scheme employers, overseeing the admission and cessation of these organisations.

As a Quality Assurance Lead you will provide specialist compliance input and support for member and employer services, ensuring regulatory requirements are met.

You will audit, comment on, and approve processes and reporting standards and produce compliance and training materials and offer technical support by interpreting relevant regulations. You will also train the team on regulatory changes and maintain consistent processes, empowering them to comply with regulations effectively.


You will also be the main point of contact for both internal and external audits in pension administration process. You will also lead on the Fund’s external professional accreditation processes.

We are looking for a candidate who has experience either in LGPS pensions and/or has held technical roles in Defined Benefit administration environments and an understanding of pension regulations, associated tax rules and dealing with internal and external stakeholders. To excel in this role you must bring with you the skills to lead, manage, motivate and support teams to achieve excellent results.

We are based in County Hall, Trowbridge and is a hybrid role with two days office based.

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Lleoliad gwaith: Coed Pella, Hybrid

Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i unigolyn uchel ei gymhelliant ymuno â’n Tîm Ymgynghori Isadeiledd prysur, gyda’r cyfrifoldeb am fonitro ac olrhain prosiectau adeiladu’r Tîm.

Rydym yn chwilio am unigolyn hynod drefnus gyda chymwysterau a phrofiad priodol i gynorthwyo ein Rheolwr Ymgynghoriaeth Seilwaith i ddatblygu cynlluniau, polisïau a gweithdrefnau i fonitro ac olrhain prosiectau a hyrwyddo a datblygu ymagwedd o ansawdd uchel at gyflawni prosiectau yn unol â’r terfynau amser a’r gyllideb a neilltuwyd.

Bydd disgwyl i'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus fod wedi'i addysgu i safon gradd mewn disgybl priodol â gwybodaeth a dealltwriaeth o ddulliau rheoli prosiectau adeiladu a rhaid iddo feddu ar brofiad o gaffael contractau a gwybodaeth am y fframwaith cyfreithiol a rheoleiddiol y mae gwasanaethau rheoli Prosiectau Adeiladu yn gweithredu ynddo.

I lwyddo yn y swydd hon bydd angen i chi fod yn llawn cymhelliant a gallu gweithio ar eich pen eich hun neu fel rhan o dîm i helpu i gyflawni prosiectau ar amser ac o fewn y gyllideb.

Ceir manylion llawn y rôl ar y Disgrifiad Swydd a Manyleb y Person.

Mae'r rôl hon yn cynnig opsiynau gweithio hyblyg ar gyfer cydbwysedd bywyd a gwaith. Gall hyn gynnwys addasu eich diwrnod gwaith a gweithio hybrid, hy cydbwysedd rhwng gweithio yn y swyddfa a gweithio gartref.

Manylion y rheolwr ar gyfer trafodaeth anffurfiol: Gwyn Parry Rheolwr Isadeiledd (Ymgynghoriaeth) 01492 575365 Gwyn.Parry@conwy.gov.uk

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Rydym yn frwdfrydig dros eich cefnogi a’ch annog i ddefnyddio’ch Cymraeg, beth bynnag eich lefel; ac mae gennym ni ddosbarthiadau am ddim ar gyfer pob lefel, wyneb yn wyneb ac ar-lein, i’ch cefnogi chi ymhellach.

Mae Conwy wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu. Bydd cymwysterau a geirdaon yn cael eu dilysu.

Mae Conwy wedi ymrwymo i gyfle cyfartal ac rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr o bob rhan o'r gymuned. Rydym yn darparu opsiwn i bobl anabl wneud cais mewn gwahanol fformatau. Cysylltwch â'r Tîm AD ar 01492 576129 i gael cyngor pellach.

Work base: Coed Pella, Hybrid

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our busy Infrastructure Consultancy Team, with the responsibility for monitoring and tracking the Team’s construction related projects.

We are looking for an extremely organised individual with appropriate qualifications and experience to assist our Infrastructure Consultancy Manager in developing plans, policies and procedures to monitor and track projects and promote and develop a high quality approach to deliver projects in accordance with allocated deadlines and budget.

The successful candidate will be expected to be educated to degree standard in an appropriate disciple have knowledge and understanding of construction project management methods and must have experience of contract procurement and knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework in which Construction Project management services operate.

To succeed in this post you will need to be highly motivated and be able to work alone or as part of a team to help deliver projects on time and within budget.

Full details of the role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification.


This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion: Gwyn Parry, Infrastructure (Consultancy) Manager, 01492 575365 Gwyn.Parry@conwy.gov.uk

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.

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Internal Quality Assurer in Health and Social Care
Salary banding: £30,000 to £35,000
Location: Cardiff, CF11 8TT (Hybrid, working 2-3 days in the office).
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm

About Us
At Itec, we put our employees at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. We foster a culture where each voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. We take pride in empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. Join us and become part of a company that is dedicated to your growth, well-being, and success.
About the role
We are looking to recruit an Internal Quality Assurer who will lead, motivate, and develop a team of assessors to enhance the quality of delivery across all learning programs. The goal is to ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment for all learners.
Our apprenticeship program provides learners with hands-on training and theoretical knowledge in working with Children and Young People, equipping them with essential skills for a successful career in the industry.
Your impact
• Motivate and develop a team of Assessors to ensure learners have a positive learning experience and that KPIs are consistently met.
• Develop the team of Assessors to improve the quality of delivery across all learning programs.
• Manage sampling and verification activities to support the progression and achievement of learners.
• Ensure all IQA activities meet the needs of learners and exceed the requirements of Awarding Organisations, Welsh Government, Estyn, and Itec.
• Oversee an ongoing cycle of standardisation meetings for Assessors to share best practices across all sectors.
• Manage delivery models and resources to ensure a consistent and standardised approach to delivery.
• Ensure literacy and numeracy are integrated throughout the learning program.
• Ensure Assessors embed cross-cutting themes such as Safeguarding/Prevent, ESDGC, Welsh Language and Culture, Equality & Diversity, and Health & Safety/Well-being.
• Prepare clear and well-written IQA reports, with sufficient detail to support and improve performance.
• Participate in and/or manage EQA visits, ensuring the visit schedule is adhered to and all requested portfolios meet the required standards for a positive outcome.
• Plan, manage, and complete IQA observations of Assessors to ensure the IQA strategy is effectively implemented.

What are we looking for?
Essential
• Assessor and IQA qualification
• Relevant occupational competence
• Experience of delivering training and support
• Full driving licence with use of own vehicle
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check (cost covered by the company) and EWC registration.
Desirable
• Experience and a proven track record of leading a team of IQAs
• Experience of co-ordinating EQA visits
• Been actively involved in an Estyn Inspection

What’s in it for you?
At Itec, our employees have access to several great benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), a health care scheme, 35 hours of working week, discounts for retail and gym membership, a profit-sharing scheme, life insurance, employee of the month awards, length of service recognition, and much more.

Itec operates as an equal opportunity’s employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Apply early, as we may close the vacancy once we have enough suitable applicants. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace.
Should you not hear from us 2 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.
If you're passionate about developing others and making a difference in the Health and Social Care sector, we’d love to hear from you!

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The Role and the Department

The Common Awards Assistant Quality Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our national Common Awards partnership with the Church of England and Theological Education Institution (TEI) partners across England, Scotland and Wales.

Working within a dedicated and friendly team of 5, this role involves carrying out professional duties across a broad range of areas to support the implementation of the University's core quality management processes as they relate to the Common Awards Scheme, and relating to student records (including student and module registration processes, data entry, marks entry and supporting the campus card production, graduation and Board of Examiner processes) and to quality assurance and enhancement processes (such as programme approval processes, curriculum updating, reviews and external examining, and authoring professional reports for validation and periodic review purposes). The post holder will undertake activity in both areas. This varied and interesting role also provides event support for programmes of student and staff activity related to teaching, learning and research.

On a typical day the postholder might review and respond to complex queries in the shared email inbox, assess the accuracy and quality of a set of TEI data or documentation, author professional reports for consideration in the university committee structure, liaise with other University colleagues over the organisation of events, and generally collaborate closely with other team members including the Senior Quality Manager, Assistant Quality Manager, Head of AQS, and academic lead for Common Awards, Prof Mike Higton.

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An independent garage is looking for a qualified MOT Tester and prep technician.
In this job, you will be required to:
• Carry out MOT testing.
• Carry out used vehicle checks.
If you are a team player, good communicator, have good attention to detail, are able to work within deadlines and hold a full current driving licence, then you need to be talking to us today. Give us a call on 0191 4155010 or click the apply button now.

Hours: Mon to Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm.
Wage: £28k to £31k OTE

The incumbent serves as the Chief of the Quality Assurance Unit. To carry out this responsibility, the incumbent performs the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assesses, develops, implements, and manages the Unit's programs, policies and services and assures they are consistent with DTM organizational goals, priorities and practices.
• Formulates and carries out program plans.
• Analyzes new and emerging issues while developing strategies and solutions to respond to these in the form of new procedures and methods.
• Ensures the program is administered in accordance with pertinent regulations, policies and procedures.
• Evaluates staff and organizational effectiveness in accomplishing assigned goals and tasks and trouble-shoots problems that arise in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the Unit.
• Oversees the development and implementation of more efficient and streamlined methods and procedures to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Unit.
• Collaborates with appropriate NIH departments to ensure that the programs and activities meet the needs of the Clinical Center and NIH.

Starting at $139,395 Per Year (GS 14)

The incumbent serves as the Chief of the Quality Assurance Unit. To carry out this responsibility, the incumbent performs the following duties and responsibilities:

• Assesses, develops, implements, and manages the Unit's programs, policies and services and assures they are consistent with DTM organizational goals, priorities and practices;
• Formulates and carries out program plans;
• Analyzes new and emerging issues while developing strategies and solutions to respond to these in the form of new procedures and methods;
• Ensures the program is administered in accordance with pertinent regulations, policies and procedures;
• Evaluates staff and organizational effectiveness in accomplishing assigned goals and tasks and trouble-shoots problems that arise in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the Unit;
• Oversees the development and implementation of more efficient and streamlined methods and procedures to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Unit; and
• Collaborates with appropriate NIH departments to ensure that the programs and activities meet the needs of the Clinical Center and NIH.

Starting at $139,395 Per Year (GS 14)

New Appointments Group are excited to be working with a manufacturing company who are looking for an Import/Export Compliance Analyst on a 6 month temporary basis.

This role is mostly remote however candidates are expected to travel between sites in Daventry, Darlington or Huddersfield. (You will be on site every 2-3 weeks for projects)

Import/export experience is required or alternatively knowledge of supply chain such as transport, logistics or shipping. Advanced Excel knowledge is essential, as the data will be analysed via through extensive spreadsheets.

Manage and maintain controlled processes including: tariff code classification, record keeping, country of origin and preferential trade calculations.

Research and monitor import/export activity for all business units, local laws and procedures; gather, enter, and manages import/export data, prepares summaries for review

Gather all necessary documentation for import/export licenses; drafts applications for licenses and registrations; submits applications, including those with applicable benefits, upon review by Supervisor and monitors approval process with appropriate governmental contacts

Builds and maintains relationships with appropriate governmental organizations in the country of assignment

Manages brokers to ensure appropriate supporting documentation and consistent compliance with import/export regulations exists

Analyse import/export activities to ensure the business does not exceed limits or violate any restrictions on import/export activities

Compile data and updates metrics as requested

Analyse data and draw conclusions

Interact with Customs, Customs brokers and Customs service providers

Executes team processes as directed and provides input into process improvements related to immediate area of influence.

About you:

Knowledge of Trade Application

Drives results

Customer focused

Action orientated

This role pays £15.39ph and is Monday to Friday, 37.5hrs a week.

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• You will develop policies, ensure accreditation, manage security incidents, and facilitate the use of CAP information.
• You will develop CAP usage strategies, mentor and train personnel, integrate technology and cybersecurity measures, and engage with senior leadership.
• You will provide technical advice, analyze data, and identify intelligence gaps.
• You will maintain interagency relationships and represent NCIS at national and international meetings.

Starting at $139,395 Per Year (GS 14)

• Ensure contractor compliance with all requirements related to the design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul and modernization of a variety of items for contractor and customer activities throughout the world.
• Apply a wide range of methods, principles, and practices directly related to quality control/quality assurance fields, statistical analysis, control and sampling, quality data analysis and evaluation to determine contractor compliance.
• Incorporate a thorough and detailed QA knowledge in applying various methods and techniques for investigating, analyzing, and ensuring corrective action on complex quality problems.
• Develop and implement a surveillance plan which begins with clear objectives supported by a master schedule that includes identification of contractor and sub-contractor production needs.
• Perform audits/surveillance of contractor's processes to ensure customer and contractual requirements are met.

Starting at $90,930 Per Year (GS 12)

• You will monitor and direct all aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• You will chair and manage process improvement initiatives.
• You will hear and resolve complaints at the lowest level, referring grievances and serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervision.
• You will perform work document reviews to ensure documents are in compliance with quality standards.

Starting at $88,183 Per Year (GS 12)

Title: Method Validation Scientist (Bioanalysis)
Vacancy Type: 6 Month Temp (potential to extend to rolling contract)
Area: North East
Salary: Negotiable

SRG is working on an exclusive partnership with a highly innovative biopharmaceutical partner.

They are looking for a short-term temp/contractor to come in and support the recombinant protein drug delivery programme, in the effort to develop recombinant protein-based vaccines. This role is looking for someone with experience working with HPLC Method Validation experience, ideally working with MAbs. SDS PAGE, ELISA, Western blot and qPCR experience is also desirable.

The role is a critical part of the project and is looking for people to start as soon as possible. If you have developed assays in the above techniques and would like to work in a highly innovative company, get in touch.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To perform laboratory analyses and data analysis on starting materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Perform all Quality Control duties and tasks in accordance with relevant GMP guidelines.
• Perform method development and method qualification activities.
• Calibration and routine monitoring/maintenance of analytical equipment.
• Support the site Quality Management System including input into investigations and/or CAPAs.
• Validate HPLC methods and tests.

Skills Required:

• Educated to a BSc, MSc or PhD level in a Scientific or Engineering related discipline.
• Possess technical expertise with bioanalysis experience, particularly with HPLC.
• HPLC Method Validation experience is essential.
• GMP experience highly desired.
• Happy to hear from Bioanalytical QC Scientists with the above experience.

Interested? Or know someone who will be?
SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Inspects premises in and bordering the quarantine zone, and investigates additions to or losses of livestock from such herds.
• Makes periodic inspections of vacated premises to detect bad fences, cattle tracks, or other evidence of illegal use of the premises.
• Rides horseback and checks all fences in and bordering the quarantine zone to ascertain that they are adequate to prevent intermingling of livestock and consequent exposure to fever tick carriers.
• Collects physical information which may involve sign-cutting and tracking techniques, and uses this information to detect and apprehend strayed or smuggled Mexican livestock.
• Assists with inspection and testing of livestock, poultry, and other avian species on ranches, farms, auctions, markets, etc., to detect animal diseases and parasites.
• Makes arrangements with owners and independently draws blood samples from animals and poultry, conducts necessary serologic tests, tags, brands, appraises reactor animals, and reports findings.
• Oversees the cleaning and disinfection of vehicles and premises that are contaminated by disease organisms or as a precautionary measure.

Starting at $39,576 Per Year (GS 5)