Quality Control Inspector

Acorn Mobility Services Ltd; Steeton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction and training

Investors in People accreditedEmployer

Healthcare and pension schemes

Free on-site parking & great transport

Subsidised on-site canteen

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

Refer-a-friendbonus – earn up to £100!

Job summary

Acorn Stairlifts UK in Steeton, West Yorkshire, invites applications for a Quality Control Operator to join our Steeton Factory. You will be at the heart of the manufacturing process, ensuring each stairlift component meets our exacting standards.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience with a focus on quality, is thorough, works well in a team, and can read technical drawings. An FLT licence is advantageous; induction is provided, and we offer healthcare and pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing role with a focus on quality.
• Forklift Truck (FLT) Licence is advantageous.
• Conscientious and thorough person with a proven track record.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Be able to work to an extremely high quality standard.
• Familiarity with quality tools, jigs, and working from technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of product quality by inspecting all elements and ensuring standards.
• Carry out measurements with precision tools to tight tolerances.
• Measuring and recording of incoming parts from suppliers and outgoing products.
• Complete detailed worksheets, participate in regular audits, and generate quality reports with high accuracy.
• Communicate critical quality-related information clearly across all levels of the organization.
• Compile and record information/data using quality control check sheets and flag out-of-control processes.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality control

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

FLT licence (adv)

Job description

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Acorn Stairlifts UK

We are currently looking for aQuality ControlOperatorto join our Steeton Factory based at our Head Office in West Yorkshire, UK.

As a Quality Control Operator, you’ll be at the heart of our manufacturing process, ensuring every stairlift component meets the highest standards set by our Quality Control Manager. This is a hands-on role where attention to detail and precision are key.

Hourly Rate:£13.05P/H

Type of Contract:Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours:Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm

• Comprehensive induction and training


• Investors in People accredited employer


• Healthcare and pension schemes


• Free on-site parking & great transport links to Leeds, Bradford & Skipton


• Subsidised on-site canteen


• Cycle to work scheme


• Company events


• Refer-a-friendbonus – earn up to £100!

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in a manufacturing role with a focus on quality


• ForkliftTruck (FLT) Licence is advantageous


• Must be conscientious and thorough person with a proven track record


• Strong teamwork and communication skills


• Be able to work to an extremely high quality standard


• Familiarity with quality tools, jigs, and working from technical drawings

Must be able to display the Acorn Values

OUR VALUES

Qualityof the products we make and sell and the service we provide

UnityWorking together as one team

IntegrityActing responsibly and honestly to deliver on our promises

CaringAbout our customers, each other and the wider community

AmbitionTaking Pride in all we do and striving to improve

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of product quality by meticulously inspecting all elements, including bends, carriages, and performing necessary chemical checks to ensure compliance with standards.


• To carry out measurements with precision tools, working to small tolerances


• Measuring and recording of incoming parts from suppliers and outgoing products


• Complete detailed work sheets, participate in regular audits, and generate quality reports with a high level of accuracy.


• Effectively communicate critical quality-related information across all levels of the organization, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and relevance.


• Compile and record information/data using quality control check sheets, and communicating quickly any out of control processes


• Excellent Transport Links to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton


• Free Parking


• Induction and Training Programme


• In-house Canteen


• Life Insurance Cover


• On-going Coaching and Development


• Pension Provision

About the Production and Warehousing Department

Our production teams take pride in manufacturingourproduct to the highest possiblestandards using innovative manufacturing methods andmanaging the packaging and distribution of our product to customers globally.Roleswithin production include administration,production, warehousing,quality and inventory control and engineering. Positionsrange from operative to management levels, providing opportunities for individual progression.

Working with Acorn Stairlifts

Employing around 1,500 people worldwide Acorn is the world's largest independent manufacturer and supplier of straight stairlifts, with sales in over 80 countries and offices on 4 continents. Acorn achieved the Investors in People award and continues to invest in its most valuable resource: its people.