Total 9 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Berkshire, SL1 4SZ

Apprenticeship Quality Coach Hours: 37 Hours per Week, 52 Weeks per year Salary: £28,356 - £30,326 Actual We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Apprenticeship Quality Coach to join our dynamic team. As an Apprenticeship Quality Coach, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our apprentices throughout their learning journey. You will work closely with apprentices, employers, and academic staff to ensure successful completion of apprenticeship programs and to foster a positive learning environment. You will: • Provide one-on-one coaching and mentoring to apprentices. • Monitor and track apprentice progress, providing timely feedback and support. • Collaborate with employers to ensure apprentices receive relevant on-the-job training. • Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions to enhance apprentice skills. • Assist in resolving any issues or challenges that may arise during the apprenticeship. • Maintain accurate records of apprentice progress and achievements. • Promote the apprenticeship program and recruit new apprentices.
About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community. What we offer Financial Benefits: • Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence • Local Government Pension Scheme (5.8% employee contribution, 26.9% employer contribution) Health and Wellness: • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme • Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme • Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities Professional Development: • Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses • Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement Work-Life Balance: • 25 days of holiday • Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life Campus Amenities and Discounts: • Free onsite parking • Access to a corporate discount scheme • Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon • Good value food and drink at the Street Café • Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party) Criteria • Please see job description If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact in our apprenticeship team we would love to hear from you.

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Transport Compliance Manager
Maidenhead, SL6 1AY
Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
£35,000
- £40,000 per annum plus benefits (dependent on experience)  
Here at Serco, we partner with governments to provide public services across Defence, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health, and Citizen Services. We are currently recruiting for a Transport Compliance Manager to join our Fleet team to support the associated Contract Management Team and onsite CPC holder, via the Regional Transport Manager, to deliver a compliant fleet service ensuring the contracts legislative obligations of the Operators licences.
 
As our Transport Compliance Manager, you will follow all vehicle maintenance requirements ensuring all vehicles and plant are services and maintained to the specification outlines under the manufactured guidelines and the Operator licence profile. You will liaise with all third-party service providers to ensure all daily defects, breakdowns and punctures on our vehicles and plant are registered and dealt with within the relevant timeframe.
 
Main responsibilities of the role include:


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Proactively manage the yearly maintenance planner to ensure the vehicle fleet is maintained, services, and managed in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines.



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Daily management of the vehicle requirements for all relevant departments across the contract(s).



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Ensure the legislative obligations of the Operator’s Licences are fully compiled with within the defined contract/regional area. In particular the General Undertakings and the requirements for “continuous improvement and effective control” of the associated ES Contract(s).



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Ensure the contract meets all legislative obligations, undertakings and requirements outlined in the Operator licence which all includes the General Conditions covered under section 22 of the goods vehicle licencing of operators act 1995.



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Highlight, record and notify the Contract Manager, Contract CPC Holder, and Fleet Capability and Strategy Manager of any departments failing to comply with the Company Policies and Directives relating to Road Transport and Dangerous Goods, including Animal by Products.



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Monitor third party service providers to ensure their compliance with the contract SLA and their legislative obligations.



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Ensure the daily availability target of the core fleet is maintained at 100% (excludes accident damage and vehicle related negligence by drivers or operators).



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Maintain and keep updated the fleet inventory and fixed asset register, including current asset locations, through FMS.



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You will be the nominated individual an the operating license.



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Ensure all MOT results are reported, and failures investigated.


 
What you’ll need to do the role:


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Thorough understanding of UK and EU road transport legislation.



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Ideally will hold a Transport Manager CPC or possess equivalent knowledge (training will be provided to achieve this qualification if not already held).



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Previous experience in a fleet management role.



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Effective communication skills and ability to build strong professional relationships with stakeholders.


 
What we offer:


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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.



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Annual leave purchase scheme.



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Up to 6% contributory pension scheme



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Free onsite parking.

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Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.

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A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.



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A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.



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A safe and supportive culture.



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A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.




About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.

What we offer:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Free onsite parking.
- Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Do you work within health and safety and are looking for a change? Are you looking for the next step in your career? Do you want to work in a forensic healthcare setting that makes a remarkable, positive, and life-long difference to people's lives? If the answer to the above is a yes, then this is the right role for you! Here at Mountain Healthcare, we are looking for a passionate, determined, and resilient individual to join our amazing team as a Forensic Quality Manager. About the Role This Forensic Quality Manager role is a full time vacancy of 40 hours per week. Main duties: Developing relationships and working closely with United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), Forensic Science Regulator (FSR), Forensic Service Providers and stakeholders such as the Forensic Capability Network (FCN) to ensure smooth and effective external assessments of the forensic disciplines, to identify the potential risks to the loss of accreditation or certification status. Reporting to top management on Quality Management Systems (QMS) status and areas in need of improvement. Be regarded as the first point of contact for all communications relating to quality. Informing the customers, UKAS and the Forensic Regulator, of any significant non-conformances.. The implementation of the QMS that meets accreditation quality standards, specifically the FSR Codes of Practice and ISO15189, leading project plans and working closely with IT services and regional managers to ensure compliance. Plan and manage audit schedules comprising of internal horizontal, vertical and method witness audits and external surveillance audits for accreditation. Supervise, train and mentor trainee internal auditors, and personally undertake audits of key areas. Provide the Head of Governance and Quality with up-to-date information on the progress of Corrective, Preventive and Improvement actions. Negotiate and influence managers to ensure compliance. Fully support all areas by providing specialist advice and guidance on all matters appertaining to accreditation. Ensuring the service that the organisation provides is fit for purpose, remains consistent and meets both external and internal requirements. This includes legal aspects such GDPR, Health and Social Care Act and the FSR statutory requirements, and customer expectations, while maintaining an awareness of current legislation, updates, changes and introductions of new legislation. Please see attached the full Job Description and People Specification. Please Note: We may close this advert early due to high level of applications. Company Benefits Enhanced sickness pay scheme Enhanced Maternity Pay after 1 year's service Well-being programme Advanced rota planning for better work-life balance 6 weeks annual leave Pension Scheme Bonus Scheme Life Assurance Employee Assistant Programme Long Service/Team of the Month Awards A range of accredited and CPD training courses and masterclasses Funding for higher education courses after one years' service DE&I Mountain Healthcare aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively, and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other and our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.

Compliance Assurance Manager - Facilities Management - Reading (some travel in Berkshire/Oxfordshire/West London area) - £45,000 DOE plus excellent benefits - 6-month FTC

This company, a National player in the FM world, require a Compliance Assurance Manager to be based at their prestigious client site in Reading with some travel in Berkshire/Oxfordshire/West London area. An outstanding opportunity to become part of truly first-rate facility and play an integral role in ensuring Compliance activity is maintained and meets all required obligations and standards.

Contract Length: 6-month FTC

Salary: £45,000 DOE plus excellent benefits

Benefits to include 25 days Holiday plus BH, plus flex benefits scheme.

Location: Reading (some travel in Berkshire/Oxfordshire/West London area)

Hours of Work: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support compliance activity to ensure It Is completed and documented in accordance with contractual obligations.
• The primary activity will be an audit of all compliance records and activity for the account (self-delivered and outsourced activities) to establish compliance status for the duration of the contract.
• Once status Is determined, a gap analysis and action plan Is to be developed to address any gaps identified.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and identify innovation where possible to streamline
• compliance activities.
• Promote and drive a strong safety culture across the account in accordance with values and Be There for Life framework.

The successful candidate:

• A strong technical background and demonstrable experience in compliance within the Facilities Management/Building Services Industry.
• Experience in compliance auditing, contract mobilisation and demobilisation advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience of compliance systems, auditing and statutory legislation required.
• Able to manage internal customer relationships with Excellent negotiations skills
• Proven ability to motivate, coach and develop others
• Experience in delivering and developing sustainable compliance objectives
• Commercial awareness with strong presentation, influencing and analytical skills
• Valid full driving licence

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

Our Client based in Berkshire is currently recruiting for a Customer Safety, Fire Inspector to join their team on an initial fixed term contract until April 2025.

This is a Full time role for at least 4 months with possibility of extension based in Bracknell offering £33,973 per year.

The purpose of the role is to oversee the inspection of communal areas within all buildings, including Fire Door Inspections & testing of fire assets to support compliance with the key requirements of Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order making sure high levels of customer safety.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Fire, Building Safety & Compliance teams and wider business, with ongoing monitoring and assessment in respect of Fire and Building Safety. Providing on site remedial changes and advice ensuring that suitable controls, processes, and procedures are in place.
• In accordance with the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order, ensure high levels of customer safety are achieved through thorough and detailed inspections of communal areas within all buildings, ensuring fire assets are tested and fire safety notice boards & Secure Premises Information boxes are audited/kept up to date.
• Undertake visual monthly checks and/or testing of key firefighting equipment such as fire-fighting lifts, fire-evacuation lifts, inlets and outlets for dry and wet rising mains, smoke control systems, suppression systems, fire detection and fire alarm systems including any linked to ancillary systems such as smoke control systems; evacuation alert systems, automatic door release mechanisms; plus check that all wayfinding signage, fire escape signage, fire action notices and fire door signage are present and correct
• Carry out a Quarterly communal fire door inspections and annual customer flat front door inspections recording defects via Fire Door Inspection app. Carry out on site minor adjustments to minimise any fire risks

Requirements:

• Good knowledge of relevant codes of practice and regulations associated with Fire Safety, Fire Doors and Fire safety equipment and signage.
• Experience working in a customer service role.
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft applications and similar Housing Management system such as Open Housing.
• Full driving licence and/or the ability to travel in a timely and efficient manner to visit tenants, sites and attend meetings, frequently located in areas not covered by public transport.

If interested please feel free to get in touch on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk

Control Panel Engineer
Reading
£44,000

Are you an Electrician with experience working with metal containment looking for develop your knowledge and skill set installing and various control panels whilst receiving first year earnings over £40,000 and working a 9-day fortnight?

Our client operates in over 120 countries across the World and can boast some of the UK's most prestigious industrial and commercial contracts, they are well known for their excellent packages including additional training, over 50 days of annual leave and high frequency of overtime available.

If you have experience working with mental containment, possess your 17th or 18th edition as well as your level 3 electrical install qualification we are interested in hearing from yourself! We are developing a team of electricians looking to develop their knowledge and ability to install and maintain fire alarm and detection systems within a large industrial site local to Reading

* £38,000 Base Salary
* £4,000 Site Allowance
* £2,000 Bonus On Completion Of Security Clearance
* Monday-Friday 07:45-16:30
* Frequent Optional Overtime
* Every Other Friday Off
* 25 Days Paid Holiday (33 including Bank Holidays)
* Unique Benefits Package: Healthcare, Discounts and Gym Memberships

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

G4S have an exciting opportunity to join their team in Slough, as a Remote Monitoring Centre Control Room Manager.

The role will be based at a well known data centre in the area, covering the CCTV patrols, audits and compliance checks for the nationwide account. As a manager, you will also be supporting the control room team on site and ensuring that they are meeting the customer standard at all times.

The position is a full time, permanent contract working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday day shifts.

The role is £40,000 per annum.

To be successful in this position, you will need to have over 2 years experience in a similar role and also hold a Door Supervisor or Security Guarding SIA license and a SIA CCTV license.

Your Time at Work
- Managing alarm activations, across numerous locations nationwide
- CCTV patrols
- CCTV audits
- Compliance checks
- Report writing
- Managing the control room team
- Liasing with the on site customer and wide security management in regards to security

Our Perfect Worker
Our perfect worker will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to provide a friendly and professional service at all times. A good IT knowledge is also key.

Must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding license, as well as a SIA CCTV license.

Over 2 years experience in a similar position.

Key Information and Benefits
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays - subject to shift pattern and accrual)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life assurance benefit
- Financial support for SIA Licence & renewal
- Contributory Healthcare Scheme
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Discount Schemes
- Progression, training & development opportunities
- Referral Scheme
- Free uniform provided

Job ref: 1G4S

G4S are a recognised Disability Confident Leader Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. They prioritise accessibility, support, and opportunity for all employees. Join their diverse and empowering team today!

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NEW MOT TESTER ROLE
Reading
32k basic + bonus + company benefits

YOLO Recruitment are seeking an enthusiastic and confident MOT Tester to do MOT Testing at our client’s dealership Reading based.

The role is for a dedicated MOT Tester to carry out MOT tests for this prestige brands. You must be happy to solely carry out class MOT tests.

You must have previous MOT Testing experience and a valid MOT Tester license.

Duties:
• Conducting and completing retail and internal MOT tests for the aftersales teams

Hours for the MOT Tester position are Monday to Friday 8.00 – 5.00. NO SATURDAY ROTA!

To apply for this MOT Tester role, please contact Katy at YOLO Recruitment.

Our client based in central Reading is seeking a friendly candidate to join their accounts team, specifically focused on credit control. The role is offered on a hybrid basis.

Some of the responsibilities will include:-

• Maintaining and updating customer records and fees.
• Raising invoices in a timely manner
• Chasing all outstanding debt
• Allocating incoming payments
• Manage and process Sales Ledger queries
• Answering high volumes of incoming calls and emails
• Sending and reconciling customer statements
• Managing specific customer accounts and monitoring KPIs
• Attending weekly debt meetings
• Maintaining Excel spreadsheets

Our client is seeking a candidate with previous credit control or sales ledger experience. You will need to be happy to work within a fast-paced environment and with a sense of urgency.

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