Junior Quality Assurance Technician

BARBOUR; South Shields; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job description

Company Description:

The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbour's wax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered.

Position Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Quality Assurance Technician to join our Supply Chain team here at our Head Office in South Shields. This will be a temporary role, covering a maternity leave. This role will contribute to the efficient approval of all Black Seal samples, ensuring all products are in-line and according to approved Gold Seals and meet all requirements as per the AD / BOM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Measure and review Black seal samples, highlighting any issues / non-compliance.
2. Communicate with relevant QA technician & suppliers to ensure any rejections are re-submitted in a timely manner.
3. Use of PLM system to document approvals/comments.
4. Support as required on investigations on warehouse quality inspection failures.
5. Support the communication with production teams on outstanding Black Seals, to avoid delays to shipment.
6. Work with the QA technicians & provide support on the collation of the monthly AQL reports and use the data to reduce or increase AQL checks during peak intake.
7. Report on faulty quality returns monthly.
8. Work closely with the goods in/stock control team at the warehouse to ensure process through Goods in - QC - are controlled.
9. Support on general quality admin tasks as required to benefit the team.
10. Maintain storage space for all samples, clearing as and when required and according to the agreed process.

Skills and Experience:

1. Apparel manufacturing background (preferred).
2. Experience of using an ERP system.
3. Analytical / statistical strength.
4. Very good communication.
5. Meticulous and detailed.

Additional Information:

1. Some overseas travel may be required.
2. This is a temporary role, covering a maternity leave.

Benefits:

1. Discretionary Company bonus scheme.
2. Staff Discount.
3. Staff Shop.
4. Healthcare Cash Plan.
5. 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays.
6. Access to training and development activities to support your career development.
7. Free onsite parking.
8. Subsidised canteen.
9. Operate hybrid & flexible working.
10. 4pm finish on a Friday.
11. Wellbeing support.

Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.