Total 25 quality assurance control job vacancies in swindon wiltshire ox5 1ny

We are currently seeking an experienced Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA) engineering technician to work out of our Swindon Sewage treatment works as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

As the successful candidate, your role will be to inspect, maintain, fault diagnose, test, install, modify or repair as appropriate, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems and associated (Programmable Logic Controllers), instrumentation, control and automation equipment in a safe, efficient, timely and effective manner with minimum supervision.

All Tools, PPE and Van will be provided.

What you’ll be doing as The ICA Technician

- Carrying out planned maintenance (PPM) which includes some mandatory tickets and some reactive maintenance on defective equipment.
- Installing, modifying, and commissioning new plant equipment to relevant standards, and diagnosing and repairing faults on systems and plants. Proactively identifying and reporting follow-up work or areas for enhancement and delivering cost-effective improvements to assets and systems.
- Investigation into plant failures and the implementation of subsequent repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- You will be responsible for providing specialist technical advice where appropriate with up-to-date technical knowledge.
- Base Location: Swindon - SN2 2DJ Due to the nature of the role you will be expected to travel to other sites in the surrounding area.
- Working Pattern 38 Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 15:36pm plus Standby rota payments & Overtime opportunities can increase this earning potential by up to a further £8,000-£10,000 per annum upon completion of essential company training.

What you should bring to the role

- A good, practical understanding of operational plant and control systems is essential.
- An understanding of Wonderware and ClearSCADA is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience working with relay logic and PLCs (Rockwell & Alan Bradley) which will include management and programming.
- The ideal candidate will have the ability to read and fault find from circuit diagrams as well as have previous experience with inverter drives.
- Examples of some instrumentation you could be working on are flow meters, pressure levels, ultrasonic and telemetry.
- We are looking for someone with experience in calibration and maintenance of front-line instrumentation.
- Ideally you will be qualified to HNC level or otherwise will have City and Guilds Part 2 or NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an electrical subject.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes is desirable.
- The work will require physical fitness and the ability to work in confined spaces with successful completion of the appropriate training; as well as the flexibility to work on an out-of-hours rota when necessary.
- We are looking for a self-motivated team player who is comfortable also with working and who possesses excellent time-management skills.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary up to £43,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
- 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappoint

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Role: Security Assurance Coordinator
Location: MoD Corsham - Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite
Duration: 31/03/2025
Rate: £775 - £825 P/Day - UMB - Inside IR35

Overview

The Security Governance, Risk & Compliance capability is required to deliver OpNET security risk management, implement security control measures, and documented evidence to meet OpNET assurance and compliance requirements as set by the MOD. Specifically, this means producing documentation and evidence to support:

* Cyber Defence and risk (CyDR) Secure by Design (SbD) iaw JSP 440.
* Network Operating Authority (NOA) JSP 604 Rules:
* Rule 10 - Information based capabilities shall be assured in accordance with current policy in JSP 440 Part 2 Leaflet 5C.
* Rule 11 - Defensive cyber operations assurance and cyber network defence compliance.
* Rule 16 - ICT capabilities and services shall be designed to provide a high-quality product.

Within existing NSoIT(D) governance and management structures, and following extant OpNET processes and ways of working, the following are to be delivered:

* Subject matter expertise, advice and guidance on security matters relating to CyDR Secure by Design (SbD )of MoD systems to the DC2E/SERAPHIM project staff.
* Security awareness material, briefings and Security Operating Procedures (SyOPs) as required to system users and maintainers.
* Conduct and routinely manage DC2E/SERAPHIM security risk assessments (and associated security controls using NIST 800 methodologies) and lead mitigation action.
* Integration of DC2E/SERAPHIM security controls, functions and tools with wider DD enterprise strategic security approach and solutions.
* Organise and chair a LAD(T) project Security Working Group.
* Implement security controls or all aspects of physical, procedural and personnel security related to the development and delivery of DC2E/SERAPHIM.
* Manage all aspects of 3rd party routine and annual CHECK IT health checks, Penetration Tests and vulnerability assessments, and associated remediation activities.
* Identify and communicate current and emerging security threats to the DC2E/SERAPHIM project.
* Provide solutions that balance business and operational requirements with information and cyber security requirements.
* Identify risks associated with business processes, operations, information security programs and technology projects.
* Conduct security evaluations of technical design and implementation documentation such a HLDs, LLDs and work instructions.
* Integrate and align DC2E/SERAPHIM security aspects with wider NSoIT(D) and OpNET security solutions and ways of working, including security operations functions.
* Support the LAD(T) Security Architect and LAD(T) Security Engineer to ensure that technology solutions meet SbD and risk tolerance requirements.

All Deliverables Are to Be:

* Tailored and aligned with existing OpNET Security, Risk and Compliance, and Security Operations functions.
* Agreed and coordinated with the OpNET Black/Red Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC).

Job Title: Internal Quality Assurer
Location: Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £40,040
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF58743

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Internal Quality Assurer.

The role
As an Internal Quality Assurer you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will ensure accuracy and consistency of learning delivery and assessment decisions within training and apprenticeship programmes is carried out correctly.

Day-to-day, you will be reporting to the Quality manager, liaising with the customer on a daily basis and working with other teams across the contract, including deliver, business support and compliance and assurance.

• To conduct quality assurance activities in line with the IQA strategy, Awarding Organisation, ESFA / DfE and Ofsted requirements
• Produce sampling plans based on risk and in line with the IQA strategy.
• Conduct observations of teaching, learning and assessment providing clear, constructive, supportive and timely feedback
• Give clear, accurate and timely feedback to delivery staff, both verbally and written.
• Deliver training, mentoring and support to delivery staff along with delivering induction training to new members of staff.

This role is full time working 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 3 days in the office/onsite and 2 days working from home. Onsite location will include the South East.

Essential experience of the Internal Quality Assurer

• Appropriate mechanical engineering environment
• Experienced Internal Quality Assurer
• Good understanding of work-based learning programmes

Qualifications for the Internal Quality Assurer

• Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (or equivalent)
• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent)
• Maths and English - GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Engineering Level 3 qualification

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 21/10/2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About the role

Base Location: Oxford

This role is mobile and predominantly field based and we need someone within commuting distance of the Oxford depot

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family:

- 37 hour working week.

- Up to £6,681 for overtime payments & up to £3,481 for standby payments, giving you a potential of £10,162 extra per year (subject to qualifications)

- Full PPE and tools required for the position.

- Access to a company vehicle.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

We are looking for a Tree Cutting Quality & Safety Inspector (QSI) to join our team.

In this role you will take overall responsibility for inspecting work carried out by arborists/tree cutting contractors to ensure compliance with SSEN clearance specifications.

This key role is the interface between SSEN and utility arboriculture contractors working on our behalf.

The QSI role covers a wide range of functions, key responsibilities include the following:

- Project Management with site inspections on completed works.

- Conducting on-site safety audits and data reporting.

- Customer liaison and support of planned customer interruptions.

- Contractor coaching.

- Surveying, consenting and provision of associated job packs.

What do I need?

We're looking for well organised, highly skilled individual who has a keen eye for detail and is looking to make a difference.

Ideally you will be safety driven, have a high level of self-organisation and be generally proactive in your approach.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Utility arboriculture knowledge and experience, including UA5.1/5.2

- Safety and Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.

- Ability to identify inefficiencies and be able to suggest and implement improvements.

- IT literacy not limited to the Office 365 suite of applications.

- Full, clean, manual driving license.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on 01738 344051.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job Title: Internal Quality Assurer
Location: Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: £40,040
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF58743

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Internal Quality Assurer.

The role
As an Internal Quality Assurer you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will ensure accuracy and consistency of learning delivery and assessment decisions within training and apprenticeship programmes is carried out correctly.

Day-to-day, you will be reporting to the Quality manager, liaising with the customer on a daily basis and working with other teams across the contract, including deliver, business support and compliance and assurance.

• To conduct quality assurance activities in line with the IQA strategy, Awarding Organisation, ESFA / DfE and Ofsted requirements
• Produce sampling plans based on risk and in line with the IQA strategy.
• Conduct observations of teaching, learning and assessment providing clear, constructive, supportive and timely feedback
• Give clear, accurate and timely feedback to delivery staff, both verbally and written.
• Deliver training, mentoring and support to delivery staff along with delivering induction training to new members of staff.

This role is full time working 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 3 days in the office/onsite and 2 days working from home. Onsite location will include the South East.

Essential experience of the Internal Quality Assurer

• Appropriate mechanical engineering environment
• Experienced Internal Quality Assurer
• Good understanding of work-based learning programmes

Qualifications for the Internal Quality Assurer

• Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (or equivalent)
• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent)
• Maths and English - GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Engineering Level 3 qualification

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 30/09/2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Control Engineer - Swindon
£50,000-£55,000
33 Days Holiday
Private Medical Insurance
Hybrid Working Available

Roles and Responsibilities

• Defining and implementing all changes to control system code.
• Troubleshooting control system issues and developing resolutions.
• Reducing false alarms through close working with the operations team to fault-finding and problem solve.
• Assisting in the delivery of control system operational training to the operations and maintenance teams.
• Developing sequences, cause & effects tables, I/O Schedules for all new projects and additions.
• Inputting into the development of commissioning protocols and plans.
• Ensuring the control system is well maintained by adhering to all preventative maintenance strategies for back-ups and upgrades.
• Ensuring the correct stock holding of control system spares is maintained.
• Assisting in the development of the ABSL Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Technicians such that they are comfortable troubleshooting control system issues on-call.

Skills and Experience

• Understanding of project planning and execution
• Experience in a controls and instrumentation role
• Good knowledge of specifications and regulations with controls
• PLC programming
• DCS Integrating knowledge

Salary and Benefits

• £50,000 - £55,000
• Salary sacrifice company pension
• 25 days' holiday per year (pro rata)
• EAP
• Life Assurance x 4 Salary
• 24 hours GP helpline and second opinion
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family
• Electric Vehicle Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Employee online discount
• Training and development
• Private Health Insurance and Dental

If you are interested apply or for more information contact jacobv@hunterselection.co.uk

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Salary: £48,265 - £50,884 (inclusive of 20% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: week commencing 2 September 2024



Pensions - Empowering Retirement Security

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Wiltshire Pension Fund as a Quality Assurance Lead to ensure that pension administration team continue to maintain its high standards, carry out process reviews and help the Fund achieve external accreditations.

The Wiltshire Pension Fund ensures all pension benefits are paid correctly, on a timely basis and in line with the scheme regulations. It manages the relationships with the Fund’s 180+ scheme employers, overseeing the admission and cessation of these organisations.

As a Quality Assurance Lead you will provide specialist compliance input and support for member and employer services, ensuring regulatory requirements are met.

You will audit, comment on, and approve processes and reporting standards and produce compliance and training materials and offer technical support by interpreting relevant regulations. You will also train the team on regulatory changes and maintain consistent processes, empowering them to comply with regulations effectively.


You will also be the main point of contact for both internal and external audits in pension administration process. You will also lead on the Fund’s external professional accreditation processes.

We are looking for a candidate who has experience either in LGPS pensions and/or has held technical roles in Defined Benefit administration environments and an understanding of pension regulations, associated tax rules and dealing with internal and external stakeholders. To excel in this role you must bring with you the skills to lead, manage, motivate and support teams to achieve excellent results.

We are based in County Hall, Trowbridge and is a hybrid role with two days office based.

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Quality Assurance Assistant required. £11.44 p/h + 30 mins paid break, 28 days paid holiday, Pension. On-site free parking. No weekends. Monday-Friday 7.15am to 4.45pm.

A Quality Assurance Assistant position has become immediately available at one of largest food production companies in Warminster based on a central industrial estate.
The role includes but not limited to the following:

• Observing the production of meals as they move through the factory, from ingredients to finished product
• Carrying out weight checks on products
• Monitor and verify critical control points to ensure that food is managed safely as it moves into the factory
• Complete daily checks on utensils and equipment
• Carry out daily spot checks throughout every department within the factory to ensure that standards and processes are maintained
• Verify that all factory paperwork has been completed correctly
• Working with the production team to ensure that goods are placed into the blast freezers within the appropriate timeframe
• Recording and reporting any issues found while completing checks.

This role requires a can-do attitude, the ability to undertake a variety of tasks, and a willing approach to learn.
Training will be given.
You must be able to communicate clearly both written and verbally.

You will be joining a family-owned business that has been established for over 100 years in the local area. As an organisation, they strive to ensure their carbon footprint is minimal and are committed to sustainability.

If you require more information please call Gemma on 01225 307411.

QUALITY INSPECTOR

SALISBURY

£30,000 + OVERTIME + BENEFITS

Due to ongoing success and company expansion, my client are looking to add to their skilled team with the addition of a Quality Inspector, the client specialize within the classic car industry!

We are looking for an ambitious Quality Inspector, good at working in a team. If you're a driven & highly motivated person wishing to craft out a successful and rewarding future in what is a truly unique environment, this could be the role for you.

THE ROLE:

• Incoming component inspection and reporting. Using all relevant equipment to complete tasks.
• Raising and closing off non-conformance reports.
• Sample inspection and reporting.
• Working with suppliers to understand relevant processes.
• Process Production returns to supplier.
• Update component information on the ERP system.
• Raise ECNs (engineering change notices) for processing where necessary.
• Fault finding with Production team when product issue arises.

THE PERSON:

• HNC or HND in relevant discipline (ideally)
• Experienced in dealing with Suppliers.
• Experience in similar role - inspecting parts and raising NCR's.

BENEFITS:

• Free parking
• Progression and Training
• Store discount scheme
• Pension

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

This is an exciting time at Bloor Homes! We are currently expanding and are recruiting a further Group Quality Manager to join our team at Head Office.

Working with key partners across the business, you will have excellent communication skills – both written and verbal - and proven experience within the House Building/Construction industry. Working closely with the Group Quality Director and Senior Managers, you will identify approaches and methods to improve overall quality whilst monitoring construction performance and compliance with design on site.

This role requires frequent travel as you will be responsible for our regional areas in the South and South West covering sites around Exeter, Swindon and Newbury.

We are looking for someone who has a good eye for detail, is inquisitive and provides solutions! You will be driven by quality, well organised and tenacious.

Main Duties;

Bloor Quality Audits of both work in progress and completed properties.
Promote effective procedures for managing quality and resolution of items raised to allow production to complete all works within program timescales.
Monitor overall construction performance with regard to technical quality and compliance with design and specification requirements.
Identify, record and follow up on any remediation requiring immediate action on site.
Work with Group Quality Director and senior managers to identify approaches and methods to improve overall quality.
Assist with the ongoing maintenance and development of “The Bloor Standard” document.
Identify areas within the design that requires additional information to assist the site teams and avoid inconsistency and commercial issues.
To perform defect investigations as and when problems arise (including customer complaints where applicable).
Educate employees and trade people on the required standards by delivering In-House training and toolbox talks to construction teams on issues associated with build quality.
Attending meetings that may be necessary in the performance of your duties.
Complying with and upholding legislation and company policy and procedures.
Undertaking any additional tasks as my reasonably be required from time to time.


Essential Skills/Attributes:

Proven experience within the House Building/Construction Industry.
Working at or towards NVQ Level 6 Construction Management
Detailed knowledge of the Building Regulations, house building standards (NHBC, LABC) and latent defect warranty schemes.
Worked as or experienced working with Building Inspectors.
Commercial awareness.
IT Literate.
Inquisitive and problem solving skills.
Driven by quality and helping others build the best possible homes.
Good communicator, insightful and persuasive.
Be comfortable speaking in front of groups and having difficult conversations when required.
Well organised and able to work alone and as a team.
Willing to travel, sometimes at short notice.
Be able to accommodate overnight stays.

COSS

Southampton

£16.50-£18

Ongoing contract with Tier 1 workforce supplier

Requirements for COSS:
* Full COSS Ticket
* 2 years PTS experience
* Must Drive

Benefits of COSS role include:

* To work on contracted projects with a Tier 1 supplier
* Training courses for Progression offered.
* Career development opportunities
* Required PPE supplied
* Potential for long term work
* Umbrella Payment

Our client is looking for a COSS for on-going contract assignments for the Salisbury area.

As a COSS you will be responsible for managing the safety of skilled workers while maintaining and enforcing the lifesaving rules. The work will be with one of our many clients, including Network Rail,

To register your interest either select apply or contact me at daniel.stdenis@mcginley.co.uk or on 07388960918
We also offer a referral fee to any Skilled rail workers that are successfully on boarded to McGinley.

As an equal opportunities employer McGinley Support Services (Infrastructure) Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective applicants. We actively seek applications from all sectors of the community and particularly encourage applications from women, those with a disability (that is permissible to a safety-critical environment) and ethnically diverse or ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the construction industry.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

QUALITY INSPECTOR

SALISBURY

£30,000 + OVERTIME + BENEFITS

Due to ongoing success and company expansion, my client are looking to add to their skilled team with the addition of a Quality Inspector, the client specialize within the classic car industry!

We are looking for an ambitious Quality Inspector, good at working in a team. If you're a driven & highly motivated person wishing to craft out a successful and rewarding future in what is a truly unique environment, this could be the role for you.

THE ROLE:

• Incoming component inspection and reporting. Using all relevant equipment to complete tasks.
• Raising and closing off non-conformance reports.
• Sample inspection and reporting.
• Working with suppliers to understand relevant processes.
• Process Production returns to supplier.
• Update component information on the ERP system.
• Raise ECNs (engineering change notices) for processing where necessary.
• Fault finding with Production team when product issue arises.

THE PERSON:

• HNC or HND in relevant discipline (ideally)
• Experienced in dealing with Suppliers.
• Experience in similar role - inspecting parts and raising NCR's.

BENEFITS:

• Free parking
• Progression and Training
• Store discount scheme
• Pension

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

About the Role

Base Location: Oxford

This role is mobile and predominantly field based. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be within commuting distance to one of our SSEN Depots listed above.

Salary: £31,339 - £35,892 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

As a Utility Arboriculture Surveyor, you will be responsible for surveying the overhead power line network, identifying vegetation encroachments, and designing tree cutting solutions that remove the vegetation safely, effectively and in line with company procedures. This may include ENATS 43-08 maintenance, ETR132 resilience work and general enquiries.

- Comprehensive vegetation encroachment surveys of our overhead network.

- Accurate reporting and documentation of findings.

- Preparation of key documents for work teams to carry out set tasks.

- Consent organisation and negotiation with 3rd parties.

What do I need?

We're looking for well organised, highly skilled individuals who have a keen eye for detail and are keen to make a difference. Ideally you will be safety driven, have a high level of self-organisation and be generally proactive in your approach. The role is key to our team working efficiently and provides a direct link between our customers and our workforce.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Utility arboriculture knowledge and experience.

- Excellent personal organisation and communication skills.

- IT literacy not limited to the Office 365 suite of applications.

- Full, clean, manual driving license.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

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Head of Quality Assurance Defence Academy
- Shrivenham, Swindon Full time 37 hours per week
- Hybrid working Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum dependent upon experience Serco are recruiting for a new and exciting role of Head of Quality Assurance to join the team at The Defence Academy based at Shrivenham. Serco are contracted to provide an extensive range of multi-disciplinary outsourced services to support the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom as it seeks to develop the 'intellectual edge' needed to run successful government departments and military operations. With a long and prestigious history, the estates and colleges of the Defence Academy have evolved, adapting to meet the changing needs or our nations armed forces through training and education that deliver real world capability advantage.
Working as a stand-alone and impartial role, the Head of Quality Assurance will be responsible for managing an audit and quality programme across all operations at the DA in line with our contracted KPI deliverables. This responsibility will encompass the follow up and resolution of audit corrective actions and ensure that quality is embedded in the Defence Academy culture, policies, and processes.
We offer this role with hybrid working the requirement is to be based in the office 3 days per week.
Main accountabilities:


- Adhere to all company protocols, procedures, and the Serco Management System policies.
- Be the Defence Academy POC for internal and external audits including, but not limited to BSi.
- Prepare, develop, and lead annual and ad hoc audit programmes.
- Ensure all confidential information remains within the company and is not relayed in either verbal or written form to persons or organisations outside the company.
- Develop and maintain a site wide audit plan across all departments in line with contractual KPI’s.
- Work with the Contract Managers to build quality assurance into the day-to-day operations and service delivery with appropriate general spot checks, and approval and sign-off steps as required.
- Soft and hard copy record keeping, accurate document storage processes, KPI and performance reporting, share-point records.
- Support the Contract Managers with monthly contract performance reporting to ensure accuracy of department information.
- Ownership of ‘All Serco’ documents on SIDA (Serco Defence Academy intranet) to check review dates and allocate sequence numbers. Also spot check certain folders within SIDA (contract & compliance, strategy etc) to ensure files are up to date and auditable.
- Record, prioritise and report audit action undertaken, audit findings and associated corrective actions, tracking, assigning, and managing these until successful resolution.
- Audit on-site people processes (spot check interviews, objective setting, vetting, and correct processes being followed)
- Subject all areas of responsibility to continuous review with the objective of identifying and implementing efficiency improvements.
- Undertake any in-depth Quality Assurance Audits tasked by the Contract Managers, say in response to specific incident from a failure in service delivery.
- Use the Assure system to input and track audit actions as required.
- Work productively with other Serco personnel, ensuring that their productivity and attitude is not adversely affected by your actions and/or behaviour.
- Work with, and support, department heads to ensure compliance with their KPI methodologies, and management policies necessary for contract delivery.
- Attend monthly ‘All SMT’ meetings and provide relevant updates.
- What you’ll need to do the role:
- Clear decision making in a timely manner based on facts and sound rationale.
- High level of interpersonal and people skills and attributes.
- Engaging communication skills.
- Highly evolved time management skills in order to meet demanding programmes of work.
- Highly literate and experienced with IT, in particular MS Office, including Email, Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management and teams.
- Security clearance to the appropriate level.
- Self-motivated with excellent planning and organisational ability.
- Continuous improvement and growth mindset, driven to identify opportunities for improvements.
- Ability to quickly understand processes via a logical approach, and able to identify any areas of weakness, and/or sharing best practice across departments.
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking, able to observe situations and make recommendations for improvements.
- Able to achieve SC clearance.


Must have experience in:


- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Auditing and reporting (documents, processes, and ways of working) such as BSi methods.
- Delivering on contractual KPI’s.
- Interacting with clients and stakeholders at a senior level.
- Quality assurance.
- Document management.
- Microsoft SharePoint document libraries, document management and version control
- Project Management.


Qualifications required:



- Qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors to at least CIA/Practitioner level; or
- Fully qualified member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) or hold an equivalent professional qualification: or
- Internal Audit Professional Apprenticeship; or
- If candidate has completed the Internal Audit Practitioner Apprenticeship L4, they should be working towards the Internal Audit Professional Apprenticeship L7 (Serco can support with further development through their Apprenticeship programme and there would be an expectation to achieve the level 7 certification): or proven significant experience working in similar roles with transferable skills.


What we offer:
The Defence Academy sits within a beautiful and secure site which hosts 2 lakes and is surrounded by acres of scenic woodland. The Academy trains the future commanders and staff officers of all three UK Armed Services and those from many countries around the world. Other benefits of working on this site include:

- Free, secure onsite parking.
- Opportunity to join many sports and activity clubs (heavily subsidised subscription costs).
- Fully equipped riding stables, with the opportunity for lessons.
- Other sporting facilities include tennis courts, Astro-turf football pitches and much more.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Serco-Flex – local working policy which supports home working options dependant on role requirements.
- Serco discounts which include cinema, entertainment and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- We are constantly challenging ourselves and each other to deliver brilliantly, and you will too, working in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.

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