Total 55 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in England, Dorset, DT3 1TD

Your new company
A highly successful business that has enjoyed sustained growth in multiple product categories. They are keenly focused on delivering high quality and good value products, always mindful of sustainability and impact on the planet.
Your new role
As Global Technical and Quality Director you will lead an international team in the delivery of key strategies to deliver business objectives, meeting and exceeding customer expectations in food, and non-food, categories. You will continue the development of appropriate KPIs to understand performance in all relevant areas, and drive improvements through technical product innovation, compliance, and due diligence. You will lead and support all R&D projects, bringing market disrupting products and technologies into NPD pipeline, while also enhancing sustainability initiatives.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be proven in a similar leadership position, with strategic responsibilities for technical innovation, manufacturing compliance, human rights due diligence, and sustainability. You will be highly commercially aware with the ability to support commercial business objectives and performance, within an entrepreneurial and fast-moving business. Experience of FMCG products (ideally both food, and non-food), and working with high-street retailers and international suppliers (ideally including Asia) is a distinct advantage. You will be ambitious for yourself and for your company, and enjoy a fast-changing working environment where pace and urgency drive successful outcomes. You will have very strong people skills, and be able to influence at all levels. You will enjoy developing high-performing individuals and teams, harnessing people's skills and supporting their ongoing development.
What you'll get in return
Highly competitive remuneration to suit experience, plus bonus, salary sacrifice EV scheme, and generous benefits.
What you need to do now
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About the role

We are looking for a customer focussed Compliance Investment Manager to join our growing Asset Strategy and Delivery team. You will play a key role in leading PCH’s investment approach to ensure our residents homes remain safe, warm, affordable and sustainable.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

Has experience of mechanical and electrical and compliance procurement and contract management.
Has extensive knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations and BS7671 or equivalent gas qualifications
Has experience of contract preparation, documentation and supervision in compliance with the Procurement Act.
About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you:

Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working
Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons
To Apply:

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Laura Haynes, Head of Asset Strategy & Delivery on 07468533444.

This post is not suitable for job share.

Shortlisting Date: 20th November 2024

Interview Date: 5th December 2024

If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

Living and Working in Plymouth

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Quality Engineer

Days - Monday - Friday

Pay depdent on experience plus excellent benefits

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? One that allows you to work with cutting-edge manufacturing processes while also maintaining an effective quality management system. If so, then this job might be perfect for you!

Acorn by Synergie is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join their client's dynamic team in Weymouth. As a Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products through the implementation and continuous improvement of their quality management system.

Your Role:

In this hands on role, you will work closely with the Operations and Engineering teams to improve product performance and eliminate failures. As the first point of contact for quality issues, you will be responsible for investigating and resolving any issues that arise. This will involve creating and implementing plans, conducting audits, and providing technical support as needed.

In addition, you will chair project meetings and participate in risk assessments to identify potential quality issues and develop solutions to mitigate them. You will also be responsible for conducting warranty analysis and ensuring that any necessary improvements are made to our products.

Your Skills:

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong background in quality engineering, preferably in a manufacturing / Aerospace environment. A degree in Engineering or a related field is required, along with experience working with quality standards and processes such as ISO 9000 and NADCAP

This company offers excellent benefits and training opportunities.

If you would like to find out more please APPLY!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Are you a governance professional passionate about making a tangible difference in education? Do you possess the expertise and values-base to lead and shape governance and compliance systems which will support us in our vision of every child in a great school? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Governance Professional and Compliance Lead.

WeST is a tight-knit family of schools based around natural geographical proximity in the south west. Initially formed as a small multi-academy trust of only two schools in 2011, the Trust as we know it today was launched in 2017 and now comprises 31 schools, of which 8 are secondary and 23 primary. We are ambitious and hold high expectations for the children in our care. We strive consistently to perform in the top 20% nationally.

WeST holds a firm belief in giving each child every opportunity to learn and succeed in all that they do. Whilst we are a family of schools who share common values and beliefs, all our schools are unique and hold their own identity. We believe that by working collectively, sharing what works well and jointly developing best practice, we are stronger together and can provide the very best education for our children in our geographical area.


The role is available on a hybrid basis and, whilst there is an indicative full time working pattern spread across the year, we are happy to discuss a variety of flexible working options that might suit the right candidate.

Working closely with the Trust Board this role offers the opportunity to significantly impact on the education and lives of children within the Trust by leading, developing, monitoring and maintaining WeST's strategic and operational systems of governance and compliance, supporting our mission of empowering children to impact positively on society and upholding our trust values.

It is crucial to us that your values align with ours:

Compassion - Recognising the needs of others and driven by a desire to improve student outcomes and staff well-being
Aspiration - Bringing high expectations and resilience to continuously push for excellence and innovative solutions
Integrity - Acting consistently in the best interests of young people, upholding strong ethical principles and communicating with respect and transparency
Collaboration - Working inclusively and effectively across boundaries to engage with and lead teams in pursuit of a shared vision
Tasked with ensuring exemplary governance and compliance standards across the trust, the Governance Professional and Compliance Lead has a broad remit, including oversight of strategic and operational systems of governance, acting as professional advisor to the Board and leadership of the governance and compliance function with responsibility for overseeing the contracted DPO service, the Trust Policy Schedule and complaints.

For the opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic, values-driven organisation and join us in shaping the future of education, apply now to become a key driver of excellence across our Trust.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Jocelyn Davis, Director of People on 01752 891754 extn. 3909.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Additional Information

Employee Benefits

An opportunity to work flexibly
A highly competitive salary
Local Government Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health Services
Corporate Flu and eye care voucher schemes
Staff discount schemes provided via Employee Benefits Choice, Discounts for Teachers and Blue Light
Equal Opportunities

In fulfilling its aims and objectives, Westcountry Schools Trust actively seeks to achieve equality of opportunity and treatment for all members of the trust community.

We will continuously strive to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Each person in our trust will be given fair and equal opportunities to develop their full potential regardless of their gender, ethnicity, cultural and religious background, sexuality, disability or special educational needs and ability. The trust works actively to promote equality and foster positive attitudes. WeST is committed to combatting all forms of discrimination by implementing positive policies and practices in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Procedures

All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks. That means:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of our Child Protection Policy & Safeguarding Policy is attached.

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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

Job Purpose

Alternative Futures Group has an ambition to be a sector leader in quality, value and personal outcomes over the next 3 years by delivering:

A person-centred, strengths-based, & outcome-focused support model that supports active citizenship, health and well-being.
CQC ratings of Good or Outstanding in all services and domains.
A philosophy of continuous improvement, co-production & innovation.
The Quality Partner - Community role will deliver the quality improvement agenda at locality level, building the quality matters culture in every person, including the people we support. Thus, improving personal outcomes, user experience and organisational effectiveness.

The role will provide support to operational managers to improve the quality of service delivery, ensuring services meet or exceed quality standards and regulatory requirements.

They will support and develop innovative solutions to service issues and promote the application of structured quality improvement methodologies.

Dimensions

Responsible for implementing systematic quality improvement projects to provide safe and effective care based on KPIs, themes & trends analysis, lessons learned, audit activity, evidence-based practice and sector standards of excellence.
Providing support to operations to improve the quality of service delivery, ensuring services meet or exceed quality standards and regulatory requirements.
There is no budget responsibility.
Principal Accountabilities

Use a structured programme of audit actions, KPIs, themes and trends to manage systematic quality improvement projects using a standardised QI model.
Support the person supported engagement and co-production agenda involving people with lived experience in quality monitoring and improvement.
Coordinate, and report on, quality, safety and operational outcome measures at locality level.
Maintain regulatory compliance and improve CQC ratings in all services and domains at locality level.
Conduct pre-inspection audit activity and preparation in support of Registered Managers.
Undertake themed operational, quality and safety audits.
Analyse all audit activity to monitor and report KPIs, identify and report on themes and trends for good practice and areas for improvement and lessons learned at locality level.
Develop, and coordinate, service delivery improvement plans.
Produce a monthly quality and safety report for the Quality Improvement Manager Community.
Produce any other quality and safety reports as required internally and externally.
Monitor and report on restrictive interventions across the locality and support the Regional Managers and Registered Managers to reduce the use of restrictive interventions.
Analyse and report on significant events across the locality and support the Regional Managers and Registered Managers to reduce the frequency, severity and impact of significant events.
Undertake investigations of serious incidents across the division and organisation.
Provide expert support, advice and guidance to operational managers to improve the quality of service delivery, ensuring services meet or exceed quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Coaching operational managers on quality, safety and improvement, personalisation, co-production and outcomes.
Person Specification - Essential Requirements:

Skills & Knowledge

Resilient and able to work at a pace and manage competing priorities.
Highly numerate and excellent analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) to both operational and corporate colleagues.
IT literate.
An understanding of contemporary models of mental health, learning disability and autism support in adult social care.
An understanding of relevant health and social care legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Awareness of the policy context of adult social care.
Values and Attitudes

Passion for making a positive difference in the lives of others
Commitment to AFG values
Experience

At least 2 year’s experience working in adult social care supporting people with learning disability, autism or mental health problems.
Experience of working within a creative and innovative environment, and using a range of reporting tools and evidence to inform and improve practice.
Experience of CQC regulatory compliance framework and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Monitoring and reporting quality, safety and operational KPIs for assurance and improvement.
Qualifications & Training

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent
Other

Car driver with full license.
Ability to travel across the North West.
Expectation to be in services at least 4 day per week.
This role is Band II as per our structure.

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About The Role
Job Purpose:

The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for supporting the full software development lifecycle through the planning, design and execution of system testing on projects of varying sizes and complexities to ensure the delivery of high quality business critical applications and reports.

The QA Analyst will work within the IT department and collaboratively with other areas of the business to execute and validate test cases based upon system requirements.

The QA Analyst will also deliver management information and perform ad-hoc analysis to the business as and when required.

Key Accountabilities:

To define and execute the testing strategy
To establish quality standards and monitor these over time in order to drive improvements
To help assure coding / config quality throughout the systems development lifecycle through robust testing procedures
To help assure coding quality of any complex Management Information / data imports / data cleanses etc. through robust testing procedures
To test any software upgrades using appropriate test scripts and involving the relevant user groups
To test solution proposals in the test environments prior to implementation to ensure that they will work in practice
To work closely with colleagues across the business to understand their requirements and processes through requirements gathering and validation
To work closely with end users, identifying test scenarios and any gaps in user requirements / acceptance criteria
To develop and maintain a catalogue of appropriate test scripts for each system, keeping up to date as required
To carry out both blackbox and whitebox testing to appropriate testing standards which will cover the following: unit, integration, functional, system, stress, performance, usability, acceptance and regression testing
To identify appropriate tools and automate testing wherever necessary
To accurately record and monitor issues and report on progress
To sign off new functionality / reports from an IT perspective
To communicate test findings clearly and accurately to relevant stakeholders (both internal and external)
To take ownership of the test environments for each of the core systems
To ensure the right stakeholders are involved in UAT and lead the UAT sessions accordingly, supporting the end users throughout the process
To identify data accuracy / integrity issues and then identify and implement solutions
To support the Business Systems Manager in championing the use of ‘fit for purpose’ applications across the organisation, ensuring that IT is being used effectively as a tool to support the business at all times
To undertake tasks to promote new systems / functionality, obtain user buy in, engagement and maximise the use of systems across the business
To support the full project lifecycle which will normally include System and Process design, build, testing, training, system documentation, post go-live support and ongoing system administration
To support the Business Systems Manager to deliver on project deadlines and ensure that any improvements to Applications and Information System processes are kept up to date and properly documented

Person Specification - Essential Criteria
Experience
At least 3 years’ experience in a QA Analysis related role.
Demonstrable experience of working on the full software development lifecycle.
Demonstrable experience of working with test management tools and managing issues through to completion.
Demonstrable experience of testing processes and techniques, including automated testing.
Demonstrable experience of advanced reporting and data analysis utilising SQL databases.
Demonstrable experience of working on large, complex system implementations.
Leading and contributing to large meetings with varying levels of stakeholders.
Skills
Ability to perform blackbox and whitebox testing to appropriate testing standards which will cover the following: unit, integration, functional, system, stress, performance, usability, acceptance and regression testing.
Ability to script and perform automated testing
Strong Database / TSQL Skills – understanding database structures with the ability to write complex SQL queries, working with large datasets and tables, views, functions, stored procedures etc. and implementing necessary data cleanses
Use of Reporting Tools – to query the SQL database and present information in an intuitive meaningful way.
MS Office - Excellent working knowledge of all MS Office packages, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.
Requirements gathering - Ability to identify areas for improvement. Ability to understand end user requirements, translate into technically feasible solutions and document accordingly in detailed specifications / test scripts.
Testing Skills - Performing in depth testing, both destructive and UAT
Analytical Skills - Excellent analytical skills. Ability to identify data issues and implement measures to enforce data integrity.
System Configuration Skills – Ability to understand system forms / lookups and how they adhere to specification in order to meet end user requirements.
Excellent documentation skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Excellent organisation and time management skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to prioritise own workload and deliver to tight deadlines.
Excellent influencing and persuasion skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Knowledge
Excellent understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
Good understanding of SDLC methodologies.
Good understanding of Project Management
Additional
Must be a driver with own method of transport and a clean, valid driving licence, willing to travel to other sites, when required
Willing to undertake any necessary tasks in order to support IT systems / projects

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Applications are invited for the position of  Total Quality Coordinator , based at Council's Administrative Centre.  The successful applicant shall be responsible for assisting in the development of risk management policies, procedures and systems within Councils Civil Services Division.
For more information about Inverell Shire Council and the Total Quality Coordinator position please click here to access the Position Profile .
Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications

Class C Drivers Licence;
SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card (White Card).

Skills and Experience

Proven ability to interpret legislation, undertake high level research and apply sound judgement and analysis to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and policies;
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a talent for engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria:
Qualifications

Commencement, progression and/



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Applications are invited for the position of  Total Quality Coordinator , based at Council's Administrative Centre.  The successful applicant shall be responsible for assisting in the development of risk management policies, procedures and systems within Council?s Civil Services Division.
For more information about Inverell Shire Council and the Total Quality Coordinator position please click here to access the Position Profile .
Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications

Class C Drivers Licence;
SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card (?White Card?).

Skills and Experience

Proven ability to interpret legislation, undertake high level research and apply sound judgement and analysis to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and policies;
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a talent for engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria:
Qualifications

Commencement, progression and/ or


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Fixed Wire Testers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fixed Wire Testers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

Quality Engineer

Days - Monday - Friday

Up to £44,000 per annum plus excellent benefits

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? One that allows you to work with cutting-edge manufacturing processes while also maintaining an effective quality management system. If so, then this job might be perfect for you!

We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team in Weymouth. As a Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products through the implementation and continuous improvement of our quality management system.

Your Role:

In this role, you will work closely with our Operations and Engineering teams to improve product performance and eliminate failures. As the first point of contact for quality issues, you will be responsible for investigating and resolving any issues that arise. This will involve creating and implementing plans, conducting audits, and providing technical support as needed.

In addition, you will chair project meetings and participate in risk assessments to identify potential quality issues and develop solutions to mitigate them. You will also be responsible for conducting warranty analysis and ensuring that any necessary improvements are made to our products.

Your Skills:

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong background in quality engineering, preferably in a manufacturing / Aerospace environment. A degree in Engineering or a related field is required, along with experience working with quality standards and processes such as ISO 9000 and NADCAP

This company offers excellent benefits and training opportunities.

If you would like to find out more please APPLY!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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Building Compliance Officer
Location:  Tamworth, NSW
THE OPPORTUNITY

Utilise Your Building Compliance Knowledge
Coordinate all Compliance and Asset Related Inspections and Works
Permanent Full-time position

The Building Services Division of Tamworth Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our dedicated team to coordinate all compliance and assets related inspections and maintenance works associated with building assets.
Reporting directly to the Technical Officer of Building Services, your key duties will include:

Providing specialist technical advice to operational staff
Managing the delivery of projects
Planning, programming and reviewing capital and operational works
Monitoring and reporting on budgets
Working closely with community groups and committees

To be successful you will bring to this position:

Demonstrated project planning and management skills
An understanding of building compliance management requirements

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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