Quality Control Inspector

Debenhams Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% discount on all brands

Benefits for health and wellbeing

Dog-friendly offices

Job summary

Debenhams Group is seeking an Intake Auditor in the UK to ensure Boohoo Group products meet defined quality standards and comply with markets. You will conduct post shipment inspections, document defects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.

The role involves liaising with production, design, and sourcing, staying updated on regulations, and contributing to ongoing training. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment within a leading fashion retailer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality control within the fashion or apparel industry.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, textiles, and manufacturing processes.
• Detail-oriented with excellent observational and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards related to product quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct post shipment inspections, and targeted audits generated by returns analysis and customer complaints, of materials, components, and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards, to verify product quality.
• 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, and support professional development.

Skills

Quality control

Garment construction

Observational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Problem solving

Tools

MS Excel

Documentation systems

Job description

You know all about our high street roots and bricks and mortar stores. Now, we're looking to the future. Since 2021, we've embraced some changes. Debenhams hasn't made a comeback—we've been here since 1778, evolving and adapting to the times. This is Debenhams today - Britain's Leading Online Department Store.

We are more than a department store—we are an institution. From creating the blueprint for designer collaborations with Designers at Debenhams, to launching countless brands and inventing the beauty counter, we've consistently shaped the retail landscape.

We don't underestimate the power of our brand or the place we hold in people's hearts. This is only the beginning of the next chapter for Debenhams.

Britain needs Debenhams.....Debenhams needs you!

The role:

The Intake Auditor is an important role in ensuring that Boohoo Group products meet defined quality standards set by Product Technology/ Product Safety & Compliance and ensuring that products held out for sale are safe, fit for purpose and legally compliant in the markets in which we retail, by and conducting merchandise inspections and audits and supporting the Senior Intake Auditor on a day to day basis

Your team:

Responsible Sourcing and Product Operations is reimagining how the Group works globally. We cover Sustainability, Sourcing, Ethical Trade, Product Quality and Operational Efficiency. We turn challenges into opportunities so we can be as commercially and operationally effective as possible while still being ethical and sustainable! In some companies, what we do gets split into many smaller teams. Not us. Together we align all areas and achieve our goals, constantly pushing for better.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct post shipment inspections, and targeted audits generated by returns analysis and customer complaints, of materials, components, and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards, to verify product quality

• 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, and support professional development.

Working with us:

To succeed here, you have to love working at pace. It's relentless, but we love it. Change is a certainty – you need to adapt and be agile. We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We're always pushing boundaries. We empower our people, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles. We're passionate, agile, creative and one team.

About you

• Proven experience in quality control within the fashion or apparel industry.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, textiles, and manufacturing processes.
• Detail-oriented with excellent observational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently, follow guidelines, and adhere to established procedures.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.
• Problem-solving mindset with a commitment to product quality improvement.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards related to product quality and safety is advantageous.

Why join us:

Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception. We get it done!

• Core hours enable you to flex your working times around your needs on an ad hoc basis
• Benefits that support your health and wellbeing
• There's up to 40% discount off our all of our brands
• Our social calendar? Next level
• With HQs in Manchester and London and offices across the globe (some are dog friendly!), we offer a buzzing atmosphere and the Debenham's family culture wherever you work