Quality Assurance Inspector - Post-Shipment Checks

Debenhams Retail; Burnley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Debenhams Group is seeking aQuality Control Specialist to perform post shipment inspections and targeted audits, ensuring materials and products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. You will document defects, report findings, and work with production, design, and sourcing to drive corrective actions.

The role supports the wider quality team to protect customer confidence and ensure products released for sale are safe and compliant.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail, with the ability to identify product defects and quality issues.
• Understanding of product quality standards, specifications and inspection processes.
• Ability to assess workmanship, materials, labeling and presentation.
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet inspection deadlines.
• Confident recording inspection results and reporting quality concerns.
• A methodical and consistent approach to work, with high standards.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues and suppliers.
• Proactive approach to identifying issues and continuous improvement.
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office and internal systems.
• Flexible and supportive, able to work independently or in team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct post shipment inspections, and targeted audits of materials, components, and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards.
• Identify and document defects, inconsistencies, or deviations from quality standards with clear and concise descriptions.
• Record inspection results accurately and promptly in designated systems or forms, generating detailed reports for communication.
• Ensure products adhere to industry regulations, standards, and safety guidelines, staying updated on relevant requirements.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams including production, design, and sourcing to address quality concerns and provide feedback.
• Assist in identifying root causes of quality issues and work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
• Participate in training programs to improve inspection skills, stay updated on quality control practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Debenhams Group is seeking aQuality Control Specialist to perform post shipment inspections and targeted audits, ensuring materials and products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. You will document defects, report findings, and work with production, design, and sourcing to drive corrective actions.

The role supports the wider quality team to protect customer confidence and ensure products released for sale are safe and compliant.