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Job title: Quality Inspector Location: Rotherham Salary: Up to £19 PH Contract: Full-time, Permanent Shifts: 4-day week, Monday-Thursday, Rotating Days and Nights ( 6am - 4pm and 8pm - 6am.) Verus Recruitment is excited to partner with a leading manufacturing company in Rotherham, seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join their team.This company serves a diverse range of OEMs across industries such as defence, security, construction, quarrying, recycling, and rail, with in-house capabilities including laser cutting, CNC machining, fabrication, welding, shot blasting, painting, and assembly. About the Role: Follow the Inspection Plan set by the Quality Manager. Conduct timely inspections using available equipment. Create inspection reports for components and fabrications. Liaise with Quality Engineers when required. Perform monthly internal calibration of measurement equipment and maintain calibration records. About You: Previous experience in quality/inspection within a metal engineering manufacturing environment. Proficient in using the following equipment: Measuring Arms (Faro or similar) Polyworks General handheld tools (Vernier, Tape, Rule, Bevel Box, etc.) Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and quality control processes. Flexible and adaptable to meet changing requirements. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels. Focused on quality with the ability to consistently advocate its importance. What's in it for you? Competitive Salary: Up to £19 Per Hour (Includes shift allowance) Health & Well-being Support: Access to a healthcare plan. Generous Leave: 33 days holiday (including public holidays). Future Planning: Company pension scheme and life assurance. Rewards: Monthly prize draw and referral programme incentives. Development Opportunities: Tailored training for career growth. Health & Fitness: Reduced gym membership. Team Success: Participation in company-wide initiatives and celebrations. Convenience: Free and secure onsite parking. If you're passionate about quality and eager to make an impact in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you!For more information, please contact our Sheffield Team at Verus Recruitment Partners is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Keyword: Inspection, Inspector, Quality Inspector, FARO arm, Polyworks, metals, Verniers, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster

WANTED - QUALITY ENGINEER Reports to: Quality Manager Location: Holmfirth Working Hours: Monday-Thursday, 07:00-17:15 (Four-day week, Fridays off ) Salary: 30,000- 32,000 About the Company You'll be joining a long-established, family-owned sheet metal fabrication business known for supplying high-quality precision components into a wide range of industries. The company is recognised for its modern manufacturing facilities, strong engineering capability, and commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Role Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer / Quality Coordinator to join a growing sheet metal fabrication business. This role ensures all customer and internal quality issues are handled promptly and professionally while supporting continuous improvement and compliance across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for all customer quality issues, complaints, and queries. Support the SHEQ Manager in maintaining ISO 9001 certification and compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Conduct internal audits and ensure adherence to company and customer standards. Investigate non-conformances using structured root cause analysis (RCA) tools and drive CAPA activities. Create, manage, and track rework job cards for internal and external issues. Read and interpret engineering drawings, job packs , and customer specifications. Produce customer Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Certificates of Conformity (CoCs) as required. Prepare weekly and monthly quality performance reports to support continuous improvement. Liaise with Supervisors, Managers, Directors, customers, and suppliers to resolve issues effectively. Maintain compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) and promote a strong quality culture. Contribute to a safe and compliant working environment by following SHEQ procedures. Skills & Experience Previous experience in Quality Engineering , Quality Coordination, or a similar manufacturing environment (sheet metal experience advantageous). Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and auditing practices. Proficiency with RCA and CAPA methods. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Skilled in using inspection tools such as callipers, micrometres, and height gauges. Strong IT skills (MS Office, ERP/MRP). Confident communication skills and a proactive approach. Detail-focused and committed to continuous improvement. Qualifications HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline (desirable). ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor qualification preferred. . WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Category Buyer £55,000 - £60,000 Plus Benefits An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Category Buyer within a globally recognised World Class manufacturer. The Role Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Category Buyer will have responsibility for sourcing and purchasing of materials ensuring best price and on-time delievery. Additional accountabilities will include: Day-to-day management of Suppliers Working closely with internal Engineering teams Resolving any issues in an effective and timely manner Driving Quality performance with compliance to PPAP / APQP Stakeholder management Supporting long-term company strategies Supplier Business reviews to improve Supplier performance where possible Cost saving initiatives and process improvements where possible Adherence to all company policies and regulations where required The Candidate The Category Buyer appointed to this role will (ideally) be CIPS qualified and have at least 5years experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment. You will have a have detailed understanding of purchasing tools and processes, as well as a proven track record of understanding of the supplier process or managing a supplier base. You will have worked closely with other internal Engineering functions and have built strong relationships. Communication and organisation are key, as is the ability to effectively negotiate and positively influence. Strong PC skills, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint is essential. A working knowledge of SAP / ERP systems is advantageous The Benefits In return, the successful Category Buyer will receive a competitive salary of up to £60,000 (dependent upon experience), plus company benefits that includes 6% employer Pension contribution, medical insurance and dental care. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a global business who will also support your learning and development.

Experienced Agricultural Salesperson Seeking a New Challenge? This is your opportunity to join a well-established feed business renowned for manufacturing high quality feed and delivering best-in-class customer service. As an Account Manager, you'll serve as the main point of contact for ruminant customers within your territory, which includes Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire. You will take over an existing customer ledger, supporting their feeding requirements and managing feed orders. This is a field-based role, requiring regular travel to visit customers. In addition to maintaining relationships with existing customers, you'll also focus on expanding your ledger by reaching out to new farms and growing the business. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of ruminant nutrition, previous experience selling directly on farms, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. The role: Deliver high level customer service Travel across your territory visiting farmers Understand and consult customers Provide feeding advice Feed sales Business development About you: Experience selling direct to farmers Good communication skills Committed to providing top notch customer service Strong understanding of ruminant feed Live in or near Worcestershire/Gloucestershire/Oxfordshire territory UK driving licence Previous experience selling feed (Desirable) The package: Salary based on experience Company vehicle Pension How do I apply? For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Harry Porter on: (Preferred number) / or e-mail your CV and covering letter To . Thank you. De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at . Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview. De Lacy Executive Recruitment is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive Recruitment complies with all relevant data protection legislation.

Account Executive Location: Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2RQ Salary: Competitive, DOE Contract: Permanent, Full time Benefits: • Competitive salary • Contributory pension scheme • Life cover • Incapacity benefits • Cash Back Medical Scheme About the Company: We are an innovative medical devices manufacturer of advanced wound care products, including combination products, from gelling fibres and fabrics. We deliver innovative, cost effective and quality products and solutions for the advanced wound care industry helping to improve patient care and wellbeing. About the Role: This is an exciting role for someone who enjoys engaging with customers, delivering excellent customer service, passionate about achieving sales. You will act as the key liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring seamless delivery and outstanding customer experience. To succeed in this role, you will require a minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing customer sales / commercial management, with preferably experience in the medical industry, although other sectors with specialist manufacturing environments will also be considered. You will not come from a large corporate business but instead from a small to medium size company where you are well versed into being involved in many projects, collaborating with other teams, being hands on in making it all happen to deliver what our customers need. We need someone who learns quickly, as the role requires technical knowledge on our products and the regulatory landscape. This is a role where you are required to be the orchestrator between several departments and where you will be the one pushing much of the action. The role requires working closely with our Head of Business Development and our Operations Team. Duties to include: • Respond in a timely manner to all customer communications. • Provide order confirmations and delivery confirmations to the customers. • Update orders management systems with order details. • Chase customers for forecasts, assisting the Line Manager with forecast queries • Respond to customer enquiries on invoices, order updates, quality documentation and other administrative queries • Liaise with customers proactively on order management process, advising of any changes • Raise customer invoices and credit notes • Liaise with Operations department on stock allocation • Liaise with QC to ensure all testing is completed • Liaise with Logistics for timely order dispatch • Send customer surveys. • Monitor Commercial inbox and allocate emails to Business Development when required • Provide data for KPI s monthly • Send samples as and when required • Provide assistance and holiday cover to Commercial Assistant when necessary • Ensure that orders are delivered on time and in full to customers, by working closely with production, quality control, regulatory affairs and the warehousing department. • Deliver on key performance indicators per agreed objectives and plan, such as OTIF and customer feedback. • Ensure that monthly reports are completed on time, in full and accurately. • Support the customer complaints process within SFM ensuring that customer complaints are investigated, and corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner. • Provide support to the Business Development Team in relation to onboarding new accounts • Ensuring sample stores stock levels are maintained. • Assist the Customer Experience and Quality Director with reporting requirements • Support the forecast process for sales at SFM. Key skills / abilities: • At least 5 years experience in a similar role. • The ability to learn quickly. • Enthusiasm, and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure customers are satisfied and sales targets are met. • Passionate about results and success. • Previous manufacturing experience, preferably in a medical device organisation. • Ability to focus on complex administration duties with a high level of attention to detail • Ability to develop and uphold good working relationship and influence people both internally and externally to achieve assigned objectives. • Able to work with minimum supervision and as part of a team. • Excellent communication skills written and verbal, flexible attitude and capable of working to tight deadlines under pressure. • Ideally awareness of medical device regulations, The Medical Device Directive, ISO13485, FDA QSR 21 CFR 820 etc. Important Information: Due to the number of applications we receive, we will only contact those candidates that we want to take forward to interview; if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you have the skills and experience we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge, please click on APPLY Today and forward an up-to-date CV and cover letter, explaining why you are a good fit for this role. No Agencies please!

Production Manager Up to 40,000 Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading food manufacturing business with the recruitment of an experienced Production Shift Manager to work a rotating morning and afternoon shift pattern. This role is responsible for leading a production shift, ensuring people, processes and equipment are aligned to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality output. You will play a key role in driving day-to-day operational performance while embedding strong standards across safety, quality and service. This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced FMCG environment, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of a production shift and drive performance across people, safety, quality and output. Key Responsibilities: Take full ownership of shift performance, ensuring production plans are achieved safely, on time and to specification Lead, coach and develop production teams, managing performance, attendance, discipline and training requirements Champion health & safety as the number one priority, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and legal standards Drive a strong safety culture, investigating incidents, near misses and unsafe practices Maintain high standards of food safety, quality and hygiene, ensuring audit-ready conditions at all times Monitor and improve manufacturing KPIs including OEE, downtime, waste, yields, giveaway and labour efficiency Manage labour costs, productivity and agency usage against agreed budgets Oversee material flow and critical production areas to ensure uninterrupted operations Identify, escalate and resolve operational, quality or equipment issues in collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams Drive waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives across the shift Ensure accurate completion of production, quality and performance records Communicate effectively across shifts and departments, completing clear handovers and daily shift reports Support customer service targets, taking corrective action where service risks arise This is what you'll need: Strong leaderships skills. Experience working within a similar role. Excellent communication skills. And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary. Career development and training opportunities.

Adele Carr Recruitment are partnering with a well established FMCG business with reference to an exciting Senior Finance Manager opportunity. This is a key role responsible for leading and managing the core accounting function including cash flow, management accounts, central overheads whilst overseeing the AR/AP teams, supporting financial planning and reporting, and driving efficiency and compliance across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting Oversee month-end and year-end processes (statutory accounts/audit), ensuring accuracy and timeliness Management accounts preparation including variance analysis Responsible for all central overhead costs Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and controls (ERP) Manage the day to day relationships the banks and managing overall ownership for managing the loans within the business Supporting the FD with delivering projects for the business VAT & Corporation Tax Ad hoc reports and analysis to maximise business performance About You Fully Qualified Accountant Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within manufacturing Team management experience Strong system experience, ideally SAP Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a dynamic, operational environment Excellent communication, and analytical skills What We Offer A senior leadership role within a growing and stable manufacturing business Competitive salary package and benefits Opportunity to influence strategy and operational performance Collaborative, values-driven culture with a focus on quality and continuous improvement

Based in Newport (Wales), as the Raw Material Technologist, you will play a central part in ensuring the quality, safety, and integrity of our raw materials, supporting both customer expectations and internal standards. While predominantly office-based, you will develop strong relationships with both suppliers and internal teams, and you'll have opportunities for meaningful factory interaction. Client Details My Client is a well-established organisation within the FMCG sector, recognised for its dedication to excellence in manufacturing. Operating within a mid-sized structure, the company prioritises efficient production processes and high-quality standards. Description Act as deputy to the Raw Materials Manager, providing technical leadership and expertise. Own daily supplier engagement, including specification approval, performance monitoring, and routine communication. Lead and participate in weekly supplier meetings, KPI reviews, and raw material-related discussions. Conduct supplier visits to assess compliance, address issues, and support continuous improvement. Support NPD teams with raw material input, including sample reviews and approvals. Provide technical guidance on raw material issues, working cross-functionally to resolve challenges. Assist with inbound goods concerns and ensure that raw materials meet all technical and customer requirements. Work closely with factory teams as required, acting as the in-house expert for raw materials. 08:00 - 16:00 Monday - Friday Profile You will be an experienced Raw Material Technologist & should have: Has strong experience in raw materials within the food manufacturing sector (essential). Understands technical compliance, specifications, and supplier management. Can quickly build knowledge across a wide range of materials and categories. Communicates confidently with suppliers, customers, and internal teams. Is highly organised, proactive, and able to balance multiple priorities. Enjoys a role centred on compliance and supplier interaction more than factory-floor activity. Job Offer 33,945.60/annum Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays Company Pension Scheme Permanent position within a reputable company. Opportunities to work in a professional and supportive team environment. Exposure to innovative practices within the FMCG industry.

Customer Service Executive (Team Lead / Manager Level) Full Time Permanent Hayes, Middlesex We re recruiting a Customer Service Executive (Team Lead / Manager level) to join a growing manufacturing business and take ownership of key customer relationships while leading a small customer service team. This role combines hands-on customer engagement with team leadership and process ownership. You ll be responsible for ensuring a high standard of service delivery, driving continuous improvement, and acting as a senior point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders. An engineering or aerospace background is desirable but not essential . Strong customer management, leadership capability, and experience within a fast-paced environment are far more important. The Role You ll lead a small team of customer service professionals while managing customer accounts end-to-end. The position suits someone who enjoys accountability, is comfortable working autonomously, and can balance operational delivery with longer-term improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a small customer service team, providing guidance, structure, and development Own customer relationships across a defined account base Manage customer order books, contract reviews, and sales order approvals Oversee customer scorecards and lead improvement actions with cross-functional teams Act as the escalation point for customer queries and issues Lead customer meetings, including senior-level reviews when required Identify new opportunities through regular customer engagement and touchpoints Drive standard customer service processes and best practice across the team Experience & Skills Proven experience in a customer service, customer operations, or account management role Previous experience leading or supervising a small team Strong relationship-building and communication skills Comfortable working in a fast-moving, growing organisation Confident user of MS Excel and ERP systems (SAP desirable) Organised, analytical, and detail-focused Manufacturing, engineering, or aerospace experience is beneficial but not essential Working Hours Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week (8:30am 4:30pm) Benefits Competitive salary dependent on experience 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension scheme Bonus linked to company performance Flexible, supportive working environment Enhanced family benefits Health and life assurance benefits

Role - Non-Conformance Report (NCR) Facilitator Location - Hybrid working between our Bridgwater site and home Salary - 135 Per Day Hours - Full Time, 37.5 hours per week - 7.5 hours per day 30 mins break About the role The role of the NCR Facilitator is to expedite and support the timely completion of Non-conformance reports through the various steps of the online NCR management tool (CCIS/SWITCH). The role is to monitor several contracts to ensure that stakeholders in the process complete their activities within predetermined action and escalation time frames. NCR Facilitators shall attend the NCR meetings for Contracts they are responsible for and provide support for accelerating the review where necessary. Their other duties shall include but are not limited to. The position is within the quality department of the delivery directorate. This department develops and maintains policies, strategies, standards, procedures, and best practice in quality as well as providing oversight of the site's activities and effectiveness. Role Responsibilities Producing Daily, weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc reporting to provide updates to stakeholders and senior management. Support the organisation and running of Quality Exceptions Panels. Understanding the requirements for a panel to convene, scheduling meetings taking into consideration key stakeholders' availability, recording and minute taking for meetings, and ensuring that the minutes of the meeting are uploaded to the electronic records management system. Keeping required trackers for the ONR and uploading outcomes in a timely manner to allow work to progress. Liaising between the Multi-Disciplinary Team, Suppliers, and CCIS admin to expedite any CCIS (PLM) tool technical Issues. In charge of implementation and monitoring the NCR status report within their allocated Contracts. Production / Analysis of reports NCR KPI to NCR Facilitation Lead and other stakeholders (including Quality Delivery Managers) e.g., NCR weekly report, monthly report, and other NCR report based on demand to enable effective management of the NCR KPI's. As required, support NCR stakeholders to manage NCR process in a timely manner. Ensuring all Non-Conformance processing tool/s and the management process issues are captured, monitored, and addressed. Expedite stakeholders to meet contractual obligations in terms of responses. Adhere to the 21-day procedure target for manufacturing NCRs and 28 days for site NCRs, to provide a response to the contractor Tool enhancements, awareness & training, onboarding & issue support Escalate as appropriate where the NCR management procedure is not respected. Supporting access Non-Conformance processing tool for all users. Essential Skills Experience of proposing and implementing a variety of quality related solutions. Experience of interfacing with project teams, supply chain organisations and independent third parties. Problem-solving: Experience of interaction and resolving issues with a wide range of stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment. Continuous improvement. Key Competencies INTEGRITY Being always positive in approach Remaining calm and determined under pressure or changing circumstances Ability to create a climate of trust IMPACT Getting results and making things happen Being able to prevent issues and drive solutions Ability to influence both internal and external audiences as required INCLUSION Be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate confidence in others ability to perform to the highest standards Motivational to other team members, lead with a "can do" attitude INSPIRATION The ability to innovate and think laterally to assure that the organisational learning processes are efficient and effective Good judgement and decision making

We are recruiting for an Assistant/Associate client Account Manager to work for a manufacturing company based in Basildon. You will need to have some client account handling experience in the manufacturing sector, this is an essential requirement. Fully office based role, and you must have your own transport. As an Assistant/Associate Account Manager you will be part of the Commercial team for the factory. You will co-ordinate the interface between internal departments and a given portfolio of small to medium customers. This role offers a valuable entry point into their Account Management team; a dynamic, customer-facing function that is integral to their commercial success. You will develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, key customer decision makers and influencers. As an Associate Account Manager, you will gain hands-on experience across the full customer lifecycle, supporting both internal teams and external clients while developing account management skills. This role is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in account management. You will be expected to learn the role from the ground up, gaining exposure to all aspects of customer service, planning, and commercial operations. Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will be assigned a small portfolio of customers. While the client base may be limited, the role demands a high level of attention to detail and proactive engagement. Main responsibilities Grow revenues and margins for each of your accounts; ensuring the business exceeds customer expectations and responding to all client requests. Develop and maintain working relationships with key customer contacts. Co-ordinate the order planning with each customer, from initial order placement into the factory to final shipment. Handling customer purchase orders, co-ordinating with the relevant buyer for material purchasing and kit clearance. Maintaining continuous communication with the production, quality and engineering teams. Co-ordinate the Requests for Quotation (RFQs) process, supporting account manager colleagues to win the order. Work cohesively with buyers, production team and quality to ensure timely ordering of parts and components for scheduled production to meet agreed delivery dates. Skills, knowledge & experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Professional and helpful to all customers and stakeholders with the ability to develop strong working relationships. Experience of co-ordinating customer accounts within a commercial or manufacturing environment. Able to handle multiple tasks and remain calm and composed under pressure. Good computer literacy: Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word & Excel). Previous experience of using an MRP or stock management system would be beneficial. Normal day to day work is mainly in the office/factory. There may be some travel to customers, mostly within the UK, but at times there could be visits to our client's other sites sites. You must have a full driving license and be able to and willing to travel. In return they offer the following: Salary: From 27k (dependent on skills & experience) Working hours: Full time is 37 hours per week - Mon to Thurs 08:00 to 16:30 and Fri 08:00 to 13:00 Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays (includes Christmas shutdown),Plus, up to 5 days for long service milestones (every 5 years) Pension scheme-Auto-enrolment -5% + 3% company contributions Excellent working environment Free parking, spacious offices & employee facilities Complimentary fruit, hot / cold drinks and breakfast provisions. For further information apply today or contact Kim Baker, ENS Commercial Recruitment

The Secondary Operations Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all secondary manufacturing activities, ensuring that grinding, process operations, and special products are delivered safely, on time, to quality standards, and in line with production priorities. The role combines hands-on leadership with planning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in a medium manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management Lead, supervise, and motivate the Secondary Operations team, including Grinding and Special Products. Allocate labour and resources to meet daily and weekly production plans. Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and support to operators. Conduct performance reviews and support skills development and cross-training. Promote a positive, disciplined, and safety-focused working culture. Production & Planning Execute the production plan for secondary operations in line with customer requirements and production schedules. Coordinate closely with the Production Manager and other team leaders to manage priorities and workflow. Monitor output, efficiency, and downtime, taking corrective action where required. Ensure smooth handover between primary manufacturing and secondary operations. Quality & Process Control Ensure all secondary operations meet internal and customer quality standards. Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances. Ensure process controls, work instructions, and inspection checks are followed. Work closely with Quality and Engineering on new or special product requirements. Health, Safety & Housekeeping Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements. Carry out risk assessments and ensure safe working practices are followed. Maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S within the department. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cost within secondary operations. Support lean manufacturing initiatives and waste reduction activities. Contribute to process standardisation and best practice sharing. Key Skills & Experience Essential Previous supervisory or team leader experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of secondary manufacturing processes (grinding, finishing, or similar). Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Good problem-solving and decision-making skills. Strong communication skills, able to lead a small team effectively. Comfortable working in a hands-on leadership role. Desirable Knowledge of special or low-volume product manufacturing. Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience. Basic understanding of quality systems (ISO 9001 or similar). Qualifications Engineering or manufacturing-related qualification (desirable). Health & Safety or supervisory training (advantageous but not essential). If you feel this role is for you please reach out to myself at Blue Arrow ! Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Position: Quality Controller - Slough Reports To: Senior Technical Manager Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: 30,000- 40,000 per year Role Purpose The Quality Controller is responsible for ensuring all products meet established quality standards relating to safety, reliability, usability, and performance. This role plays a key part in maintaining high-quality output within a modern, automated bakery production environment. Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance & Compliance Interpret and implement quality standards and procedures. Review the effectiveness of quality control and inspection systems. Plan, conduct, and monitor testing and inspection of raw materials and finished products. Document internal audits and manage quality-related documentation. Investigate non-conformance issues and customer complaints. Analyse quality data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Develop, recommend, and monitor corrective and preventative actions. Support and coordinate external audits. Develop new production standards and testing protocols as required. Oversee document management systems and risk management activities. Audits & Inspections Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly production audits. Carry out hygiene audits and checks, including: Sieve and magnet checks GMP audits Other routine quality assessments Operational Support Identify and resolve workflow or production issues relating to quality. Ensure testing protocols are implemented consistently across all production lines. Health & Safety Responsibilities Adhere to all site Health & Safety policies, procedures, and instructions. Promote and contribute to a safe working environment. Take responsibility for personal safety. Provide basic first aid when required. Support the communication of updated Health & Safety information. Assist with safety audits and implementation of corrective actions. Monitor and report on Health & Safety practices across the site. Food Safety Responsibilities Ensure products meet the highest food safety and quality standards. Report food safety or quality concerns directly to the line manager. Maintain a hygienic working environment in line with company policies. Raise concerns where additional resources for Food Safety Management may be required. Follow emergency and incident reporting procedures. Liaise with external authorities and organisations where necessary. Monitor, document, and report on food safety systems and compliance. Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree preferred. Quality-related certifications (e.g., Quality Auditor) desirable. Demonstrated experience in quality testing, inspection, or QA roles. Strong understanding of defect management and testing best practices. Experience within a production, manufacturing, or food environment highly beneficial. Skills & Competencies Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office, QA systems, databases). Solid understanding of QA tools, concepts, and methodologies. Knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements. Exceptional attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to work effectively as part of a team with minimal supervision. Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and propose solutions.