Garment Quality Control Administrator - Data & Compliance

Debenhams Group; Burnley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Debenhams Group is seeking a Quality Control Administrator to support daily operations of the Quality team. You will maintain inspection records, prepare reports, and assist in reviews of product quality and safety documentation.

You will coordinate schedules, document findings, and help ensure compliance with industry standards. This role requires accuracy, organisation, and collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, preferably in garment quality control or manufacturing.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in data entry, database management and basic data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with quality control concepts and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and organised quality records, including pre-shipment and post-shipment inspection reports, audit findings and compliance documentation.
• Input and update quality inspection data, test results and audit information across internal systems.
• Prepare regular quality reports, spreadsheets and updates, highlighting trends, recurring issues and areas for improvement.
• Provide administrative support to the Quality team, coordinating inspection schedules, documentation and reporting requirements.
• Support the organisation of merchandise inspections and supplier audits, ensuring all relevant information is available.
• Monitor and track quality issues, inspection results and corrective actions, following up on outstanding matters.
• Assist with reviewing product specifications and compliance documentation to support quality and safety standards.
• Support the analysis of customer returns and complaints to identify recurring product quality issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and the efficiency of quality control activities.
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers and external inspection partners to support quality-related activities.
• Where required, carry out post-shipment inspections and targeted product audits to verify product quality and identify potential defects.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider Quality team, helping maintain consistent standards and effective ways of working.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication

Multitasking

Quality control knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Debenhams Group is seeking a Quality Control Administrator to support daily operations of the Quality team. You will maintain inspection records, prepare reports, and assist in reviews of product quality and safety documentation.

You will coordinate schedules, document findings, and help ensure compliance with industry standards. This role requires accuracy, organisation, and collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced retail environment.