QC inspector

ARNE; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing apparel brand in Warrington is seeking a Quality Control Associate to ensure that all clothing and footwear shipments meet quality standards. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to excel in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities to work within a committed team that values diversity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Organised and hardworking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect inbound bulk shipments to ensure quality standards.
• Update records of defects and faults.
• Liaise with the Quality Manager regarding rejections.

Skills

Quality control and inspection skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience with Excel, Word & Outlook

Job description

Overview

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 is 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 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 to grow internationally and strengthen 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 will 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Check footwear and ensure quality control standards are met.
• 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 spreadsheets are kept up to date.

Essential Skills

• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Experience with 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.

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

Benefits

ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business supports the needs of potential colleagues from ethnic minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed to 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.