Quality Control Operative

First Call Contract Services, Ltd.; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Control Operative in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. The role involves managing quality assurance checks on printed golf balls and other golf products. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and decision-making skills. The position offers benefits including a subsidized canteen, free gym access, and comprehensive training with long-term employment potential.

Benefits

Subsidised canteen

Free coffee

Free water/cordial

Free Gym

Free Parking

Long term employment

Full training and continued support

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Ability to manage your workload and collaborate across departments.
• Confidence in maintaining high standards across all products.
• Previous experience in a Quality Control environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections on club orders and production builds.
• Inspect golf bags, apparel, gloves, and accessories for quality.
• Ensure printed golf balls have clear prints and legible text.
• Spot-check incoming materials for operations and distribution.
• Rotate across departments to cover all QC tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Quality Control Operative - St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Are you looking for a role that is varied and will offer you a permanent opportunity? We are supporting our client in the recruitment of a Quality Control Operative.

This role requires you to manage and support quality assurance checks on printed golf balls;

Responsibilities

• Quality Inspections - Check club orders and production builds to make sure everything's spot-on. Keep records and calibrate machines.
• Product QA - Inspect golf bags, apparel, gloves, and accessories for quality, labels, and measurements. Final checks on Crested items.
• Printed Golf Ball QA - Make sure prints are clear, colours pop, and text is legible. Keep QC records up to date.
• Incoming Goods - Spot-check incoming materials for operations and distribution.
• Rotation Across Teams - Jump between areas in the Logo Ball & Crested Department to cover all QC tasks.

Qualifications

• A keen eye for detail and strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage your workload and collaborate across departments.
• Confidence in maintaining high standards across all products.
• Clear communication skills.

Our exciting opportunity is for you to work for a globally recognised company within the golf industry, considered to be the leader in its field.

You will accrue 33 days holiday per year.

This vacancy is based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

Previous experience working within a Quality Control environment would be advantageous. Computer literate experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and E-mail are required in this role.

Benefits & Client Offers

• Subsidised canteen, with hot and cold dishes.
• Free coffee.
• Free water/cordial fountains.
• Free Gym.
• Free Parking.
• Long term employment.
• Full training and continued support.
• Competitive pay.

Shifts

• 07.00 to 16.00 Monday to Thursday
• 07.00 to 13.00 Fridays

Why work with First Call?

• Working with First Call Contract Services gives you many additional benefits!
• Money saving offers and discounts at your fingertips.
• 24/7 GP helpline.
• Discounted Gym membership in over 2500 gyms.
• Online Payslip Access.
• Personal Insurance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to begin a career with a company that offers genuine long-term opportunities and career development.

Apply today to secure your interview date and begin a new career!