Total 25 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RZ

Our esteemed client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, are seeking a proficient Mechanical Inspector to join their certification team at the Stevenage site. In this role, you will be responsible for authorising the product in compliance with our product certification procedure, thereby playing a pivotal role in ensuring product quality and safety.

What we're looking for:

• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship (TR23/TR21) or HNC qualification.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a strong commitment to teamwork and achieving business goals.
• Significant experience in Mechanical Inspection - must be inspection of other people's work, self-certified work is not sufficient.
• Several years of experience as a skilled professional in the field.
• Preferably IPC 610 certified/trained.

What you'll get to do as a Mechanical Inspector:

• Thoroughly examine assembled parts to ensure correct assembly, identifying any faults in finishing, painting, or surface deterioration.
• Conduct inspections for physical damage and perform intermediate checks to ensure product certification and approval through regular audits.
• Monitor and oversee product certification operators, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and complete all associated paperwork, including manufacturing data packs, defect reports, and data records.
• Segregate defective items from good products and maintain proper control over them.
• Prepare inspection and quality control documentation, including history sheets, and utilise specialised inspection tools.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable procedures throughout the manufacturing process.
• Uphold the highest standards of workmanship and product quality.

"Please Note: Our client requires that all employees obtain the necessary clearance pertinent to their respective roles."

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is located near MDA's headquarters in Stevenage, a key site for missile operations. The location offers excellent transportation links. Additionally, all employees receive comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

About the job
Salary: £50,512 to £53,584 per year plus £3,203 car allowance plus £5,000 Market Rate Supplement, also Out of Hours Dangerous Structure Rota - weekly payment, plus hourly rate for any call outs.
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent

We have two exciting brand-new opportunities available within our Sustainable Development team as Registered Building Control Inspectors (Specialists), as part of our expanding team which we are committed to investing in and supporting.

Luton is growing in reputation, with large visionary building projects at Kenilworth Road LTFC (including the new football stadium), London Luton Airport’s expansion, Luton & Dunstable Hospital’s development, as well as multiple new build sites across Luton Town and our Town Centre Masterplan. This would be a great opportunity for you to put your excellent skills into practice, undertaking functions of safety with key stakeholders and being able to make a difference.

You will undertake Building Control functions as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) as appointed by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) on High Risk Buildings (HRB’s), adhering to the required process and activities specified by the BSR and supervise other Registered Building Control Inspectors who will benefit from your experience and knowledge in the industry.

You will also be required to assess dangerous structures and implement immediate remedial works, effectively managing and evaluating caseloads of a full range of developments with specific focus on more complex schemes and premises.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About you
We are looking for someone with substantial experience in Building Control, working on Class 3 building types, together with post qualification experience (including restricted activities and functions, and enforcement).

You must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a building inspector, with demonstrable competency to work without supervision on high-risk buildings (HRB’s) (Class 3 category G, H).

The post holder must be capable of examining Principal Designer plans, undertake site inspections; compile reports and keep written records to justify decisions made in relation to the practical applications of the building regulations (Building Safety Act 2022).

You must have excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills and the ability to engage with all levels clearly and concisely, self-motivated and a productive team player who is able to coordinate work activities to maximise service delivery.

You must be a Member of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent with relevant Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirements.

The successful candidate will need to be educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering and/or be able to demonstrate learning at an equivalent level.

Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates your experience and knowledge in order for your application to be considered.

About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

How to apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Advinia Healthcare are looking for a Quality Manager (preferably Registered Nurse qualified) based in the Northamptonshire area to cover our Care Homes in the Midlands and South.

This role will cover the following areas:


Midlands
London
Norfolk
Lincolnshire


Main Duties & Responsbilities:


Comply with Quality Assurance Framework that ensures that standards of Good Clinical Governance, safety netting and best practice are met.
Perform audits, process information and recommend appropriate actions, highlight the best practice. Audits will include all aspects of patient care such as results, post-operative care, onward referrals, etc.
Perform quality consultations audits at regular interval and report all findings and outcomes.
Peform quality audits in accordance to annual schedule
Promote continous improvment in the quality and safety of patient services
Promote monthly analysis and reporting of quality assurance
Promote an organisation culture that recongises issues of quality, risk and patient safety and adheres to policies and protocols. Champion and raise awareness at all levels.


Candidate Requirements:


Previous strong Home Management experience
Experience working in turnaround, quality improvement, and working at a regional level
Extensive knowlege of residential/nursing home setting
RGN qualified (preferable)
Ability to critically analyse data and solve problems as well as the ability to neogtiate and influence others


For your commitment and hard work, we will offer you:

- Competitive pay rate
- Flexible pay - Wagestream
- Free DBS
- Professional training and ongoing career development

If this role sounds as though it would be of interest then please apply today!

PRI6

About the job
Salary: £30,825 - £33,945 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent

Are you interested in performing inspections of Highways? Are you able to assess conditions of carriageways, footpaths and kerbs? Are you passionate about maintaining the roads of Luton? If yes, then this is the role for you!

We have an exciting role within our Highways Department where you will be responsible for inspecting the condition of highways. Your role will include completing appropriate records of the inspection.

You’ll also be responsible for organising the highways works where required and checking and agreeing invoices for payment on completion of the works. You’ll need to use your own initiative to raise works, indicating the priority and nature of the works to be performed.

About you
We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of construction material and standards in relation to Highway Maintenance.

You’ll be a strong communicator as you will be dealing with a wide range of people, including consulting and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your already existing knowledge of Highways Act, New Road and Street Works Act and Health & Safety regulations relating to highways maintenance.

We do ask that you have the ability to travel daily to sites and accident areas throughout Luton to perform inspections and take measurements.

If you have a BTEC Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience and training and think this is the role for you, please apply today!

Application process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:


- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Our Client is looking for a principal building control officer to join them on a short term contract. As a principal building control officer you will be responsible to assist the Building Control Manager in the effective management of the Building Control function & contribute towards the objectives of the division, whilst working within a competitive market. And to assist the Building Control Manager with enforcement action to ensure delivery of the Council's obligations under the Building Act & associated legislation.

Key responsibilities:

• To assist the Building Control Manager in running the Building Control section.
• To check applications & work on site and carry out enforcement action where necessary
• To provide technical advice on all matters relating to the Building Control function & associated legislation.
• To check demolition notices, dangerous structures, initial notices & unauthorised works.

You will need:

• Must be a full member of the RICS, CABE, or equivalent & have considerable recent experience working as an operational Building Control Inspector within a Building Control Unit. Must have a degree or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of building control regulations & understanding of building operations on all types of buildings within your level of registration.
• Full UK driver's licence

If you have the skills or would like to know more, please apply now!

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

Are you working in medical device quality and feel that it is time for a change? How do you feel about flexible working, stylish workspaces, great benefits and exciting products? Tempting enough to read on?

As the Quality Manager (Innovations) you will have experience of design and development within medical devices and are able to maintain design controls and software as a medical device.

Along with the flexible working, attractive benefits and great workplace, you as the Quality Manager, will be working for a world leader in research and have the opportunity to be part of a company that produces some fantastic diagnostic products .

Ideally we would like you to possess IVDR experience and have worked to ISO 13485 standards, so if you have a mixture of the skills required then please do get in contact and we can discuss further.

Advinia Healthcare are looking for a Quality Manager to cover our Care Homes in the South.

Main Duties & Responsbilities:


Comply with Quality Assurance Framework that ensures that standards of Good Clinical Governance, safety netting and best practice are met.
Perform audits, process information and recommend appropriate actions, highlight the best practice. Audits will include all aspects of patient care such as results, post-operative care, onward referrals, etc.
Perform quality consultations audits at regular interval and report all findings and outcomes.
Peform quality audits in accordance to annual schedule
Promote continous improvment in the quality and safety of patient services
Promote monthly analysis and reporting of quality assurance
Promote an organisation culture that recongises issues of quality, risk and patient safety and adheres to policies and protocols. Champion and raise awareness at all levels.


Candidate Requirements:


Previous strong Home Management experience
Extensive knowlege of residential/nursing home setting
Ability to critically analyse data and solve problems as well as the ability to neogtiate and influence others


For your commitment and hard work, we will offer you:

- Competitive pay rate
- Flexible pay - Wagestream
- Free DBS
- Professional training and ongoing career development

If this role sounds as though it would be of interest then please apply today!

PRI2

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Are you a;

*MOT tester (only)

*Technician

*MOT Tester/Technician

if so, we'd love to hear from you!

You will need:

-A NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or time served experience
-Minimum of 5 years' experience in a vehicle technician role
-Fully competent in carrying out all manner of light vehicle repairs on light vehicles and light commercials.
-Your own tools
-Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle
-If you are an MOT Tester you are required to have at least 6 month experience.

What we are offering:

-Excellent pay rates up to £26 per hour
-Various payment options to suit you (Limited Company, Sole Trader, Umbrella)
-Contracts outside IR35
-Long term & flexible short term contracts to suit all needs
-A guarantee of 8 hours minimum per day
-Weekly Pay
-A dedicated team of consultants who will source all your contracts, so you do not have to worry about finding work
-MOT experts here at head office who can assist with any MOT queries you may have

If this type of work seems interesting to you or you would just like some more information apply now by emailing your cv over or call me on 07900781101

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Calex Electronics Limited designs and manufactures advanced electronic equipment for customers worldwide. A high demand for newly developed products has led to the need for an electronics assembler & tester in our busy manufacturing department.

Candidates must be capable of working with very small components, committed to producing a consistently high standard of work and be willing to give the 100% of effort that has made our company successful. Previous experience of electronics manufacture would be a distinct advantage.

Calex will give all necessary training. The hours are normally 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with one half hour for lunch. We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension and 20 days paid leave per annum, plus paid Christmas shutdown. Employment will be on a 6-month probationary period initially.

Applicants must be living and authorised to work in the UK.