Total 165 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Manchester, M85RB

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Delivery Assurance Manager

£46,400 to £58,000 plus great benefits, including up to 10% matched pension and private healthcare (Work Level 5)

UK Remote First

We're looking for an Assurance Manager to join our Strategy, Performance and Governance team. This is a UK remote first role, with an option to work from our Manchester office for those who want to. You'll have to attend quarterly meetings in Manchester (find out more about our hybrid working policy at colleagues.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

In this role, you'll play a key part in managing our investment priorities to make sure we can deliver against our Co-op Group Strategy. We'll look to you to be responsible for the effective management of investment priorities on the Digital Technology and Data Portfolio through quality assurance and project management. If you're highly organised with the ability to interpret data and information whilst communicating clearly to others, then we can offer you the opportunity to grow your career and make a real impact on the way we do things at Co-op.

What you'll do

• Be responsible for managing the health of the Digital Technology and Data portfolio providing visibility and transparency
• Engage with Heads of Delivery and Transformation Delivery to ensure plans across Digital Technology and Data can be joined to one high level view
• Track the investment funding across Digital Technology and Data
• Engage with the Demand Planning Manager on initiatives transitioning from discovery to delivery
• Engage with the Capacity Planning Manager on initiatives in delivery that need additional capacity or transition into operations
• Be responsible for assurance activity across the Digital Technology and Data portfolio making sure investment priorities can effectively move to next phase of delivery
• Represent the team in key forums to interpret and escalate risks and challenges for delivery
• Regularly report to senior leaders, key partners and operations board members on capacity, delivery, risks and dependencies

This role would suit people who have

• Experience in portfolio management and/or project assurance
• An understanding of how governance and assurance works
• Managed different project methodologies and have a flexible approach to different change deliveries
• The ability to interpret, draw trends from data and information, and make recommendations based on these
• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to collaborate with partners across the business

Why Co-op?

If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Private healthcare for you
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn
• YuLife app - rewarding you for exercising with discounts and vouchers for your favourite brands

At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.

Building a diverse environment

We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

You can find out more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

You can find out more about the Disability Confident scheme and all our commitments to diversity and inclusion at colleagues.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-and-wellbeing

Please note that we may close applications for this role early.

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Role: Control Systems Engineer

Location: Ideally based in or around Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow. Hybrid model with site visits required.

Salary/Package: £66,000 - £74,000 per annum + additional benefits

Role Overview:
As part our client's Power Networks team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and implementing control system strategies and systems for a variety of power generation, transmission, and distribution projects. Your deep system and network understanding will enable you to assess project feasibility, develop designs and deliver the control system solutions needed to redefine the energy landscape, revolutionising how we harness, distribute, and manage energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conceptualise, design, and deliver control systems solutions for complex power projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Conduct detailed analyses of power systems and associated control systems, identifying opportunities for optimisation, stability enhancement, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement advanced control algorithms, including model-based and adaptive control techniques, to enhance the performance and reliability of power systems.
• Undertake system integration tasks, interfacing control systems with various hardware and software components, such as PLCs, SCADA systems, and remote monitoring solutions.
• Perform simulation and testing of control strategies using industry-standard software tools, verifying system performance under various operating conditions and disturbances.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and stakeholders to provide technical expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring successful project delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and regulations within the power systems and control systems engineering fields, contributing to the continuous improvement of GHD's technical capabilities.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and proposals, effectively communicating complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing control systems for power generation, transmission and distribution projects.
• Strong proficiency in control system design, simulation, and optimization using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Digsilent PowerFactory or similar software.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power systems and control systems engineering (e.g., IEC 61850, IEEE standards).
• Experience with programming languages commonly used in control systems such as C/C++, Python, or PLC programming languages.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges related to power systems and control systems.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders.

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

We are looking for an experienced Data Compliance Administrator to join a highly reputable business based close to Manchester Airport. You will be responsible for ensuring the correct onboarding and compliance is completed on all partners. Your attention to detail and communication skills must be second to none as you will be expected to give accurate information to all involved and be confident to ensure the criteria has been met.
The salary available is between £23k to £24k and the role is hybrid, with 1 or 2 days a week in the office and the rest of the time being worked remotely.

What will you be doing as a Compliance Administrator?

• Checking data to ensure it fits the criteria required for supply
• Onboarding new partners for individual requirements
• Processing information accurately
• Liaising between all internal and external parties to ensure a smooth process
• Updating and logging all documentation

We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

• Previous administration experience is essential for this role
• Ideally some previous experience dealing with compliance and checking documentation, however this is not essential
• You must have a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills
• Confident to inform people that they have not met the criteria needed
• You will be expected to have a good working knowledge of MS Office

What will you get in return for your work as a Compliance Administrator?

• Salary of £23k to £24k, depending upon experience
• Hours of work are 9am to 6pm Mon to Fri with a 1 hour lunch
• Hybrid role working 1 or 2 days in the office per week, the rest will be remotely
• Medical cash back scheme for optical and dental etc
• Gym discount
• 21 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service up to 25 days
• Social activities
• Excellent career progression routes available

If this sounds like a role you will LOVE, please send your CV today!


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Looking for a meaningful opportunity in the field of electrical inspection? Our client, a highly esteemed partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, are seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to join their team. As an Electrical Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of deliverable hardware, thereby contributing to the success of this critical partnership. This is an opportunity to work with a dynamic team that values quality and excellence and to make a real difference in the world of defence.

What we're looking for:

• Several years of experience as a skilled person.
• IPC 610 & IPC 620 certified / trained preferred.
• Manual handling and ESD Training.
• Possess and exhibit experience in inspecting the work of others.
• No colour blindness.

Qualifications:

• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
• OR
• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• OR
• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• OR
• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC

What you'll get to do as an Electrical Inspector:

The candidate will be responsible for maintaining the quality of deliverable hardware and certifying the product in line with processes and procedures. They will also inspect for correct assembly, physical damage, and faulty finishes or painting. They will monitor operators and control non-conforming items, raising reports as necessary. The candidate will maintain product certification and approval via regular audits, ensuring compliance with all procedures. They will also possess a versatile skill base and maintain workmanship standards while contributing to an environment of process improvement.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

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 based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

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

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Administrator within our Student Services Team
QA Higher Education, Manchester City Centre
Monday - Friday 9am- 5.30pm, fulltime contract, on campus daily

Do you have experience within a busy student facing or customer support environment or are you a recent Graduate looking to gain experience and grow your career within the Education sector?

Are you used to a fast paced, customer facing role where you are constantly multi-tasking? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

About the role: As Student Support Advisor you will work with a small team acting as the first point of contact for all aspects of the face to face, written and telephone interaction with our higher education students. The role will also involve providing administrative support to the students and internal departments.

Your ability to give our students an excellent level of customer service is vital to our student success. Good IT, ability to use our CRM system, Word and Excel skills a MUST!

Here's some of what be doing: (click through to read the full JD)
First point of contact for all registered students on campus who require information and support from the student services department.
deliver a first class and focused front-line service attending to all face to face, written and telephone enquiries.
provide professional, effective and efficient support to our students and make referrals where necessary.
Assist with all aspects of student administration (to include student letter requests, student record management.
Provide internal departments with a good and effective service. respond to Incoming telephone calls, letters, emails in a timely and professional manner.
assist with the enrolment and induction of students where required.

NB very occasionally you will be required to work evenings and weekends for cover and during peak periods.

Bring your experience:
Good administration skills with attention to detail.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, in particular, Excel and Word.
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Managing a busy and varied workload, in a pressurised environment, adhering to deadlines
Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to work on own initiative.

A little more about QA:
Students preparing for undergraduate study. Working professionals looking to specialise in their field. Career changers. Everyone should be given access to outstanding higher education and our aim at QA is to make that possible.
We work with our partner universities to offer courses ranging from foundation programmes to postgraduate degrees covering subject areas including Accountancy, Business, Computing, Cyber, Digital Marketing, Events Management, Project Management and Web Development and delivered in city centre locations.

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At QA, our mission is to help everyone find their place in the world. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.
We look forward to hearing from you!

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Job Title: Product and Supplier Quality Technologist
Hours: 37.5hrs Mon - Friday Full time
Location: Denton M34
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000p/a
Permanent Opportunity

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing product artwork - Working closely with NPD Team, approval of artwork files and proofs at various stages in the NPD critical path.
• Manage the product inspection schedule - Undertake full quality assessments of pre-shipment samples, including implementation and follow up of any action required. Specific attention paid to customer requirements and product specifications.
• Management of the supplier approval system - By risk assessment and visit / audit (UK and Global suppliers).
• Submission of compliance data - Working with customers and their nominated partners to ensure the required data is supplied in an accurate and timely manner.
• Dealing with enquiries - Responding to requests for product or supplier information. These requests may originate internally from colleagues or externally (e.g. consumers, retailers, shipping agents).
• Management of co-packing and rework - Communication and liaison with approved co-packers, issuing and agreeing instructions in the form of specifications and samples, management of label supply.

Candidate requirements:

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in food science related subject or demonstrated experience in the food industry working with cross functional departments and with 3rd party manufacturers.
• Good knowledge of food safety, HACCP and GFSI recognised standards.
• Competent in MS Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A confident communicator, capable of building relationships with internal and external teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Conscientious.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible to travel within the UK and internationally.
• Team player - confident, friendly and personable.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Prior experience internal and external auditing.
• Experience of working with major retailers.

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My client in Oldham is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join their team

Hours are Monday to Thursday 7am til 4pm and Friday 7am til 12pm

Salary is circa £30k - please be apply and i will discuss further

You will be trained on a CMM Machine for inspection if you have not previously used one but it is essential you come from a machining background and have used hand gauge tools to inspect products

Purpose of the Job:

• To conduct inspection of goods inward components and materials.
• To raise rejections notices on suppliers.
• To convert internal rejections into supplier returns.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes:

• Conduct normal activities associated with the functional needs of a quality department, the request of supervision.
• To provide a consistently high value, high quality material control service for all machined goods incoming into the business.
• Inspect machined parts using a combination of handheld measuring tools and the CNC co-ordinate measuring machine (CMM).
• Program the CMM to ensure conformance to design standards making sure full traceability is maintained during the manufacturing process.
• To Record all non-conformances and update system inform the Quality Department and actively manage the timely turnaround of rejected parts.
• Store inspected products in accordance with project requirements; file associates paperwork on the system checking its legibility.
• To carry out goods inwards inspection of all bought in parts in accordance with company procedures, using as reference engineering drawings, purchase orders, or other associated specification either national or international.
• Assist with internal and external reject investigations.

Qualifications & Technical knowledge:

Essential

• Has experience of running own machines
• Has used hand gauge tools to inspect products
• Ability to conduct first principles inspection using handheld measuring equipment.
• Methodical approach to workload with demonstrable attention to detail.

Desirable

• Be able to program and run a CMM (Mitutyo MCOSMOS)
• Working as part of a team.
• Working to a deadline.
• Capable of setting and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards.
• Ability to use a Mitutoyo Formtrace

Personal Specification:

Essential

• Excellent time keeping.
• Excellent attendance

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Your new company - This company is a very reputable firm based in the North Manchester area. Currently, they're looking for a junior Credit Controller to join the team and help with the company ledger.


Your new role - As a Credit Controller your main duties will be to chase outstanding/upcoming payments. Your main duties will include;

• Managing a ledger
• Chasing outstanding/upcoming payments by phone and email
• Allocation of cash
• Report generation
• Providing great customer service to clients

What you'll need to succeed - If you are interested in this role, the below criteria would make you an ideal fit;

• Strong communications skills
• Experience in Customer service
• Credit ot collections exp. Min 6 months
• Basic Excel knowledge
• Positive attitude to work
• Able to focus and work on own initiative

What you'll get in return - If you have managed to be a successful candidate for this position you will be entitled to the below benefits;

• Great office facilities
• Free Parking
• Competitive salary
• Clear path of career progression
• Great support and training

What you need to do now
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