QC inspector

Arne Clo Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing apparel and footwear brand in the UK is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure product quality meets standards. Responsibilities include inspecting shipments, maintaining detailed records, and collaborating with the quality management team. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality control within the garment industry and strong organizational skills. This role is in a fast-paced environment that values attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the garment industry in Quality Control is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure samples meet ARNE's quality standards.
• Organize and inspect inbound bulk shipments to ensure delivery quality.
• Measure and inspect garments against shipment samples.
• Update Excel workbook and keep records of defects and faults.
• Liaise with the ARNE Quality Manager regarding rejections.

Skills

Ability to work individually and as part of a team

Experienced on Excel, Word & Outlook

Organised and hardworking

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Quality control and inspection skills

Previous experience with AQL standards

Ability to take accurate measurements

Attention to detail and accuracy

Job description

This role will be working for ARNE but employed by THG

About THG Ingenuity

THG Ingenuity is a fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, designed to power brands without limits. Our global end-to-end tech platform is comprised of three products: THG Commerce, THG Studios, THG Fulfilment.

Each represents a single, unified solution, overcoming challenges and taking brands direct-to-consumer. Our client portfolio includes globally recognised brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Elemis, Homebase, and Proctor & Gamble.

About ARNE

ARNE is a rapidly growing UK-based Apparel and Footwear brand, built around minimalism and a philosophy of “Less Is More” both in the way we dress and the way we choose to live our lives. Our vision has always been to deliver simplicity, high-quality and timeless Clothing that offers genuine value for money. Headquartered in Birchwood Park near Warrington, we design and develop all our products in the UK, manufacture in both the Near and Far East and ship directly to customers via ARNEclo.com.

Since launching in 2018 from our mum’s bungalow, ARNE has grown rapidly. We\'ve recently expanded our presence by partnering with Selfridges, both in-store and online and we\'re excited to be opening our first standalone retail store in August 2025.

Looking ahead, we have bold ambitions. Over the next decade, we’re focused on growing internationally and strengthening our brand through new product categories, particularly in Footwear and Womenswear, as well as investment in Paid Media, CRM activity and continued creative development.

Reporting to the ARNE Quality Manager, you’ll be ensuring all samples and comments are processed in an effective and timely manner to allow our ARNE sizing and quality to always meet our standard.

Work as part of the quality control team to organise and inspect inbound bulk shipments across Clothing and Footwear to ensure delivery meets the standard set out by the tech team both technically and aesthetically in line with the approved shipment sample:

• Measure and inspect garments against shipment sample.
• Checking Footwear
• Update Excel workbook and keep a detailed record of defects and faults. Including photos, measurements and comments.
• Liaise with the Arne Quality Manager regarding rejections.
• Must be commercially aware of timelines and the requirement to resolve issues ASAP when stock is on hold.
• Ensure shipment tracker/performance tracker, critical path and all ARNE spread sheets are kept up to date.

Essential skills

• Ability to works individually and as part of a team
• Experienced on excel, word & outlook
• Organised and hardworking
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Quality control and inspection skills
• Previous experience with AQL standards
• Ability to take accurate measurements
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Previous experience in garment industry in Quality Control is an advantage

ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.