Quality Assistant

Intertek; Leigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Quality Assistant, focusing on maintaining compliance with health and safety legislation. You will support the Quality Systems team, act as an internal auditor, and ensure best practices in quality assurance. This role offers development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Development and career opportunities globally

Work in a motivated team

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Quality Assurance Principles.
• Experience in QHSE agenda in laboratory facilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with QHSE Manager for compliance and accreditation.
• Assist in maintaining Quality Management Systems.
• Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Team Player

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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ABOUT YOU

As Quality Assistant, you will have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of Quality Assurance Principles and systems, and the ability to navigate complex situations with a focus on delivering outstanding service in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills and experience:

• Good verbal and communication skills
• Knowledge of relevant QHSE standards
• Proficiency in use of QHSE systems
• Fully Proficient in computer programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Willing to be “hands on” working at all levels
• Good problem identification and solving skills
• Flexible approach to travel and working hours
• A strong team player with some experience in the QHSE agenda in laboratory facilities
• A highly self-motivated, driven, and ambitious candidate eager to play a pivotal role in our operations.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Quality Assistant role focuses on maintaining and developing systems and procedures, in conjunction with the QHSE Manager, to ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation. You will serve as a resource for management, providing advice on best practices related to health and safety.

Key activities:

• Collaborate with the QHSE Manager to be a UKAS point of contact at Intertek Leigh for compliance and accreditation requirements, overseeing UKAS audits, improvement actions, and non-compliance resolutions.
• Support the Quality Systems team at Intertek Leigh and work closely with laboratory staff, maintaining good relationships.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the Quality Management Systems, communicating changes to relevant staff.
• Act as an internal quality auditor, and nominate additional auditors if needed.
• Support calibration and servicing of laboratory equipment.
• Develop and maintain a register of current and upcoming health and safety legislation and interpret standards.
• Create training materials and audit programs for health, safety, and quality management systems, identifying staff training needs.
• Ensure a Health and Safety Policy is in place, report incidents, lead safety inspections, and promote safe practices.
• Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and root causes, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain proficiency test results and investigate incidents and near misses.
• Hold safety meetings with site management, safety representatives, and first aiders.
• Ensure risk assessments are documented and accessible.
• Assist in producing operational budgets related to QHSE requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring colleagues. We value diversity and work together with precision, pace, and passion to make the world Ever Better, ensuring quality, safety, and sustainability of products and services used worldwide.

• Development and career opportunities globally
• Work in a motivated team within a dynamic environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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