Quality Inspector

Mulberry; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Mulberry, the Somerset-born British lifestyle brand, is seeking a temporary Quality Inspection Team member to cover sickness absence. You will inspect bags and raw materials inline and end of line, following the Sealed Sample and 1st Production Sample, and support reporting of non-conformances.

Work four days per week (Monday to Thursday) across Mulberry sites. You'll collaborate with Materials Technologists, maintain lab equipment, and ensure paperwork is completed for quality analysis while

Qualifications

• A very good eye for detail.
• Good communication and written skills.
• Flexible “Can Do” attitude.
• Ability to remain focused.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• IT skills would be useful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all finished goods to the correct standards using the Sealed Sample and 1st Production Sample.
• Carry out Packing on finished goods using the correct Packing Specifications.
• Raise awareness of trends to Supervisor/Manager for resolution.
• Manage reporting including inspection, non-conformance and delivery paperwork for quality analysis.
• Work in a timely manner to clear all products by the end of the week.
• Carry out In line Inspection of lines.
• Inspect raw materials and components with Materials Technologists (rub test, light fastness, etc.).
• Record results and distribute to relevant partners.
• Provide information for leather allowances reviewed by the costings team.
• Maintain the lab and testing equipment.
• Assist in other areas of the Department as necessary.

Skills

Eye for detail

Clear communication

Flexible attitude

Stay focused

Calm under pressure

IT literacy

Job description

Born in 1971, the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset, England. For more than fifty years, Mulberry has been a British lifestyle brand, internationally acclaimed for quality and design capturing the Mulberry Spirit.

Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception, in recognition of our purpose-driven approach, in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.

Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet.To do this our people are honest, dynamic, and community spirited.

If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.

Scope of Role:

You will be part of the Quality Inspection Team carrying out inspections of our bags and raw materials both inline (during the production process) and end of line (finished goods).

This is a temporary role to provide sickness cover within the team, working four days per week (Monday to Thursday).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To inspect all finished goods to the correct standards using the Sealed Sample and 1st Production Sample.
• Carry out Packing on finished goods using the correct Packing Specifications.
• Bring to the attention of the Supervisor/Manager any trends so they can be resolved.
• Manage the relevant reporting process including inspection, non-conformance, delivery etc ensuring the correct paperwork is completed so that quality can be analysed.
• Work in a timely manner to ensure that all products are cleared by the end of the week.
• Carry out In line Inspection of lines.
• Work collaboratively with the Materials Technologists to carry out inspections on raw materials and components including rub test, light fastness, water spot etc.
• Complete random quality checks of leather and components, recording the results following Mulberry’s set standards and distributing in a timely manor to relevant partners.
• Provide accurate and relevant information so leather allowances can be accurately monitored and reviewed by the costings team.
• Maintain the lab and testing equipment.
• Assist in any other areas of the Department as necessary.

Culture:

• Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty, dynamism, and a community-oriented spirit.
• Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture, through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others, and understanding that your views, opinions, and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues.
• Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.

Sustainability:

• As a certified B Corp business, it is important to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into your work wherever possible. Support the businesses ‘Five C’s’ strategy in addressing and improving Climate, Cultivation, Craft, Culture and Circularity. Promote a greener, more sustainable future.
• Support to foster an environment where diversity is embraced and all individuals feel valued, respected and included. Promote equity, empathy and understanding and demonstrate this commitment within your internal and external communities.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• A very good eye for detail.
• Good communication and written skills.
• Flexible “Can Do” attitude.
• Ability to remain focused.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• IT skills would be useful but not essential.

Other:

• You may be asked to work on other Mulberry sites

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, skills or experience and as they relate to the particular role.If you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best, please email us at [e-mail].