Total 31 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA

Quality Assurance Team Manager

Full Time Permanent

Milton Keynes

Salary from £34,037, 27 Days Holiday, Company Car + So many more benefits

Closing Date: 21st June 2024

About our team:

Customers Operations isn't just one team, we are in fact a number of teams dedicated to supporting around 1.2 million customers every year. From arranging the first direct debit to collecting a vehicle at the end of its contract we put customer needs at the heart of everything we do. It's our job to make sure every interaction is simple and as enjoyable as possible, whether you're a customer or retailer. We do this by embracing new technology, providing clear leadership and developing the talented people who work for us. In fact, over the last year over 250 people received extra training or learned new skills.

What you'll be working on:

This Quality Assurance Team Manager opportunity is a great role for an organised people manager who enjoys working in a fast paced environment with variation in their workload. The Quality Assurance team are experiencing an exciting period of change and are continuing to evolve their scope meaning this role will be ideal for a self-motivated individual that proactively uses initiative and is passionate about customer.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and maximise performance of a team within a fast paced environment through proactively managing underperformance as well as driving high performance in line with succession plans.
• Engaging the team in cultural values and the long term strategic visions of Operational Excellence and the wider VWFS agenda
• Conduct regular 121s and additional coaching/quality time with analysts, identifying development needs and supporting improvements
• Ensure that the team acts compliantly at all times and through all activities
• Driving performance in the team, sharing best practice and knowledge with your direct team and wider peer team to continuously focus on improvements across Customer Operations.
• Work with Operational leadership; prioritise and manage workloads in a fast paced environment and monitor and manage staff absence to support the wellbeing of team members and ensure maximum resource efficiency
• In partnership with HR colleagues, manage localised employee relations cases
• Support the team in operating within the established QA framework guidelines in order to meet goals defined within QA plans and procedures
• Contribute to the development and further improvement of outputs to anticipate the future needs of Customer Experience stakeholders
• Contribute to ensuring that Customer Operations is able to demonstrate compliance to all Regulatory requirements and to highlight deviation from this at the first opportunity in accordance with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations.
• Actively participate in a culture that adheres to the Consumer Duty principles
• Produce management information / reports to a high standard
• Prioritise and plan in a pressured Regulatory environment
• Participate in cross-site calibrations with external partners where required

Skills and Experience Required:

• Strong people management skills
• Excellent communication skills - with proven ability to communicate and collaborate at all levels, up to and including Senior Management
• Experience of working in a Financial Services Environment with experience of Quality Assurance
• Experience of delivering and driving excellent customer experience.
• Experience of actively managing stakeholders at varying levels and operating within/delivering through cross functional teams
• PC literacy- MS packages and Excel experience in particular
• Ability to demonstrate systematic thought processes and plan and manage own workload/delivery
• Ability to understand and interpret data and management information
• Ability to cope under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• High attention to detail, quality, consistency and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet demanding deadlines
• Self-motivated, excellent organisational skills and ability to use own initiative

What's in it for you?

We are passionate about employee development and offer ongoing support and training to help people achieve their career aspirations. Whether that is to become the next leader within our business or to develop your current tool kit of skills, we support many cross-functional opportunities. We want you to achieve at your best and enjoy a successful career with us!

About Volkswagen Financial Services

Our mission is straight forward, we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. What does that mean? To make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers.

Volkswagen Financial Services is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a statement for us and we are nurturing an environment where everyone can be their 100% self. If there is anything we can do to support you being your 100% self during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you as best we can

As part of our hybrid working arrangements we are giving our colleagues the opportunity to work a minimum of one day in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected and you can work in the office more if you'd prefer.

Fixed Wire Testers

Fixed Wire Testers are needed for mobile roles for our client who is a large electrical compliance company

A van, PDA and a fuel card and full kit is supplied by our client and the basic salary is 36k + a good bonus scheme, the OTE is 42k minimum for this role and the these roles are permanent positions

Overtime will be available and our client supplies the following- Pension, Paid Holidays and Bank Holidays, Test Equipment, Van (Fuel card and personal use included), Phone & Laptop, Uniform, PPE and Hotels booked and paid for and evening meal and breakfast paid

Bonus Scheme- Weekday KPI target - 45 circuits per day / 225 per week (both to be achieved) and bonus after KPI is hit at £2.80 per circuit and Weekend circuit rate - £3.50 per circuit

The work is carrying out works within various commercial, industrial and hospital environments

It is essential that any candidates meet the following criteria, 17th or 18th Edition, and C&G Electrical qualifications such as for example NVQ level 3 or equivalent and a testing qualification such as 2391/4/5 with experience of testing and inspection

Candidates will need to be willing to work away from home when needed and to do some Weekend and Night works when needed (good rates and allowance is paid)

Candidates will need to pass a Disclosure Check and have the correct right to work documents needed such as a passport

Fixed Wire Testers

Fixed Wire Testers are needed for mobile roles for our client who is a large electrical compliance company

A van, PDA and a fuel card and full kit is supplied by our client and the basic salary is 36k + a good bonus scheme, the OTE is 42k minimum for this role and the these roles are permanent positions

Overtime will be available and our client supplies the following- Pension, Paid Holidays and Bank Holidays, Test Equipment, Van (Fuel card and personal use included), Phone & Laptop, Uniform, PPE and Hotels booked and paid for and evening meal and breakfast paid

Bonus Scheme- Weekday KPI target - 45 circuits per day / 225 per week (both to be achieved) and bonus after KPI is hit at £2.80 per circuit and Weekend circuit rate - £3.50 per circuit

The work is carrying out works within various commercial, industrial and hospital environments

It is essential that any candidates meet the following criteria, 17th or 18th Edition, and C&G Electrical qualifications such as for example NVQ level 3 or equivalent and a testing qualification such as 2391/4/5 with experience of testing and inspection

Candidates will need to be willing to work away from home when needed and to do some Weekend and Night works when needed (good rates and allowance is paid)

Candidates will need to pass a Disclosure Check and have the correct right to work documents needed such as a passport

Fixed Wire Testers

Fixed Wire Testers are needed for mobile roles for our client who is a large electrical compliance company

A van, PDA and a fuel card and full kit is supplied by our client and the basic salary is 36k + a good bonus scheme, the OTE is 42k minimum for this role and the these roles are permanent positions

Overtime will be available and our client supplies the following- Pension, Paid Holidays and Bank Holidays, Test Equipment, Van (Fuel card and personal use included), Phone & Laptop, Uniform, PPE and Hotels booked and paid for and evening meal and breakfast paid

Bonus Scheme- Weekday KPI target - 45 circuits per day / 225 per week (both to be achieved) and bonus after KPI is hit at £2.80 per circuit and Weekend circuit rate - £3.50 per circuit

The work is carrying out works within various commercial, industrial and hospital environments

It is essential that any candidates meet the following criteria, 17th or 18th Edition, and C&G Electrical qualifications such as for example NVQ level 3 or equivalent and a testing qualification such as 2391/4/5 with experience of testing and inspection

Candidates will need to be willing to work away from home when needed and to do some Weekend and Night works when needed (good rates and allowance is paid)

Candidates will need to pass a Disclosure Check and have the correct right to work documents needed such as a passport

Your new company
Hays are excited to be working with a prominent global civil engineering and project management company, operating seamlessly across various sectors. They are a major player in large infrastructure schemes, they are recognised as one of the largest and most influential global engineering and project management consultancies. Their UK business is strategically aligned with key markets, providing essential support to the group's operations worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, they consistently deliver high-quality services to clients and contribute to the advancement of the industry on a global scale.
Your new role
Working on a new dual carriageway highways scheme in the Aylesbury area, they require a Site Inspector to support the supervision team by collating adequate records for both commercial and technical purposes.
To proactively engage with the Contractor and take early corrective intervention (with the support of the Supervisor) to avoid defects.
Main Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure the Contractor adheres to the Contract Specification Testing & Certification requirements within it and the Contractor's site quality plan.
• Promote best practice across the Delivery Team.
• Observe the Contractor's working operations for compliance with the specification and undertake the recording of daily ongoing works (plant, people, gangs, weather etc) and specific matters as requested by the Supervision or Commercial teams.
• Inspect works that will be covered up as part of the permanent works and work collaboratively at source with the contractor to correct work that is Defective.
• Agree defective works with the Contractor and record on the site quality systems.
• Suggest areas for improvement to the Supervisor.
• Observe the on-site health and safety aspects of the Contractor's operations and inform the Contractor's Supervision staff and the Supervisor of key H&S risks / and or areas for improvement.
• Attendance at meetings as requested by the Supervisor.
  
  What you'll need to succeed
• Significant relevant practical work experience within the Highways or Bridge sector.
• Trade qualification or HNC in Civil or Building related discipline.
• Familiar with the MCHW - Specification for Highway Works and associated testing and inspection protocols.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications and understand key testing points.
• Driving Licence
• CSCS Card
• NRSWA supervisor for the highways inspector
  
  What you need to do now
  If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Fixed Wire Testers

Fixed Wire Testers are needed for mobile roles for our client who is a large electrical compliance company

A van, PDA and a fuel card and full kit is supplied by our client and the basic salary is 36k + a good bonus scheme, the OTE is 42k minimum for this role and the these roles are permanent positions

Overtime will be available and our client supplies the following- Pension, Paid Holidays and Bank Holidays, Test Equipment, Van (Fuel card and personal use included), Phone & Laptop, Uniform, PPE and Hotels booked and paid for and evening meal and breakfast paid

Bonus Scheme- Weekday KPI target - 45 circuits per day / 225 per week (both to be achieved) and bonus after KPI is hit at £2.80 per circuit and Weekend circuit rate - £3.50 per circuit

The work is carrying out works within various commercial, industrial and hospital environments

It is essential that any candidates meet the following criteria, 17th or 18th Edition, and C&G Electrical qualifications such as for example NVQ level 3 or equivalent and a testing qualification such as 2391/4/5 with experience of testing and inspection

Candidates will need to be willing to work away from home when needed and to do some Weekend and Night works when needed (good rates and allowance is paid)

Candidates will need to pass a Disclosure Check and have the correct right to work documents needed such as a passport

Quality Inspector

Milton Keynes (MK1)

Up to £50,000

Monday - Friday days role

Benefits:-

• Employee-owned business
• Birthday off
• Bank Holidays off
• Death in Service x3

Our client is a leading precision engineering company, with a reputation for product quality which is second to none and industry leading standards. Due to a retirement they are looking for a Quality/ CMM Inspector

Role & Responsibilities:

• CMM Inspector
• Carrying out frst off and final inspections.
• Measurement of product features using calipers and hand-held measurement tools
• Improvement of the inspection processes to increase efficiency
• Conducting measurements of products/ tooling and fixtures
• FAIR and Non-conformance reports
• Calibration of measurement devices traceable to national standards

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• 5 years plus quality inspection in a precision engineering environment
• Helpful and confident
• Experience with FAIR/ Non-conformance reports
• Positive/hardworking attitude- You need to be a team player!
• CNC Milling experience

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.

Compliance & Risk Governance Specialist - Hybrid working pattern (2 days in Milton Keynes) Up to £42,000

• The Compliance & Risk Governance Specialist will provide support to the Procurement team and act as the Risk and Compliance Champion undertaking all Operational Risk and Compliance activities.
• Support the Procurement Team with assurance that business standards and regulatory requirements are being achieved in line with expectations. Using your attention to detail and organisational skills, you will strive to support the business in delivering on good customer outcomes and regulatory requirements.
• Taking ownership for all the supplier on-boarding activities inclusive of mandatory compliance and ensure that regular compliance checks are undertaken, and any risks are highlighted and approved by business area, including Risk and Compliance if applicable.
• Develop and maintain a process to ensure supplier risk profiles are assessed regularly and updated on the Procurement Portal
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting compliance against Outsourcing and Third-Party Risk Management Framework.

Person spec

• Previous Compliance and/or Governance experience essential
• Experience of stakeholder management at levels.
• The ability to plan work and meet deadlines whilst prioritising multiple tasks.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively communicate risks to stakeholders and wider business

What you'll get in return
Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in Milton Keynes
Salary up to £42,000 + Benefits

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

We are working with a prominent product compliance company that is seeking several Compliance Engineers to join their team.

This unique role does not require an engineering background (although it's beneficial) but demands meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to meeting deadlines. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about ensuring products meet global compliance standards, this opportunity could be perfect for you. This is a great opportunity for professional growth and development.

The Role

You will be working for a business that takes a flexible approach to working hours, but where the work can be very demanding. You will have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest global brands across the world ensuring they are able to export and sell their engineering products globally.

You will collaborate directly with regulatory bodies, customers, and international laboratories, providing essential support to ensure the swift and efficient certification of products. Each project typically spans around two weeks, emphasizing the need for rapid but precise work to minimize export delays.

Preparing and managing compliance documentation for product certification will become second nature to you and you will need to have a keen eye for detail to ensure everything is correct. You will on occasion be required to provide technical assistance to international laboratories and therefore will have a technical ability or interest.

About You

You don't need to be an engineer although it will be useful, however, you will ideally have worked within a role that covers quality, electronic/telecoms engineering, regulatory, compliance or technical authorship.

You will need to have strong communication skills and be comfortable communicating with people from around the world. You will have experience of working to strict deadlines and be able to demonstrate that you don't miss your deadlines to get your work done, how you choose to get the work done will very much be left for you to decide.

If this is of interest to you then we want to speak to you please apply.

Your new company
You will be joining an outstanding organisation who lead their market sector and have a reputation for supplying the most advanced and innovative products and services in their industry.


Your new role
You will be working for a highly professional and well-established company who share common goals and objectives. Your role will be challenging, diverse and rewarding, with the successful applicant playing a key role in the future success of the organisation. Duties will include - conduct regular compliance audits and assessments to identify potential issues. Collaborate with internal departments to develop and implement compliance policies and procedures. Keep abreast of changes in industry regulations and laws and ensure the organisation\'s adherence. Investigate and resolve compliance-related issues and recommend corrective actions. Create and deliver compliance training and awareness programs for employees. Prepare and maintain detailed reports and records of compliance activities. Monitor the organisation\'s activities to ensure they align with regulatory requirements. Act as a liaison with external regulatory agencies and authorities when necessary.

• What you\'ll need to success

Our client is seeking to hire a highly talented and experienced Compliance Officer specialist who has excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The successful candidate will have experience within a similar role, they will have excellent coordination and organisation skills and be able to deliver and maintain a best-in-class compliance service.
What you\'ll get in return
Compliance Officer Specialist - Permanent - High Wycombe area - Hybrid Working (50/50) £36K PA
What you need to do now
If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn\'t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Contract: MOT Tester
Min 8 hours a day work (overtime available)
Pay from £18- £20 p/h
Roles inside and Outside IR35
Payment via PAYE, sole trader, or limited company
What we require from you
Skills and experience to carry out all aspects of light motor vehicle repair and service, covering both cars and light commercials
City and Guilds / NVQ level 3 minimum
Have your own tools
Have a full UK driving license and vehicle
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Freelance
Contract length: 6 months
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

IT Risk and Control Manager | S3 | CIO | Milton Keynes

Interested in part-time, job-share and flexible working? We want to talk to you!

Join our community.

Our Tech Team at Santander UK is growing, and we have exciting opportunity for IT Risk and Control Manager to help us continue leading the way in innovative banking.
 

Our IT Risk and Compliance team are overseeing the management of technology risk and compliance against regulatory requirements, like SOX and payment industry scheme submissions. Elevate your career and be a driving force of our growing team as we increase our functionality and audience within the areas we work with.

Join us in reshaping the future of Santander and help make a difference for our customers.

The difference you'll make.

• Managing and developing our technology risk and compliance capabilities

• Understanding, reporting and management of the control suite that underpins the IT Risk framework

• Contributing into the management and execution of the Risk & Control Self-Assessment process across CIO

• Designing and validation of IT controls that support the management of technology within Santander UK risk appetite

• Contributing to a range of regulatory, industry and company compliance requirements including payment industry scheme submissions

• Leading analysis of technology risks and control requirements working with a variety of teams and partners across the bank

What you'll bring.

• Positive engagement with wide range of technical specialists to deliver continual improvements to control framework

• Working knowledge of risk assessment and acceptance processes

• Proven track record as a risk / control officer

• The attitude to create positive environment, bringing ideas, and ensuring personal performance targets and development plans are in place

• Knowledge of functional and technical matters with other teams' members

It would also be nice for you to have.

• Experience in SOX testing campaigns from a governance aspect

• Knowledge of payment industry scheme submissions

• Understanding of 3rd Party Risk

• Financial services experience

What else you need to know.

We want our people to thrive at work and home, and we recognise that many people benefit from flexible arrangements. To enable us to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop we understand the importance of having the right balance of spending time together in an office while maintaining flexibility.
By working this way we can continue to create moments that matter for everyone. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and we're happy to discuss specific requirements throughout the recruitment process.

This role is based in Milton Keynes and our current expectation is at least 2 days in an office every week.

If you're interested in this role but with part time hours or a job-share we would still love to hear from you and discuss these.

Application process

If your application is successful a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. We will arrange a short call with you to learn more about you and what you are looking for from your next career move, as well as answer any questions you have about working in the Santander tech team. If both sides agree we will send your CV to the hiring manager to review. For this position, the interview process will be :-

1st Stage - Technical Interview - this will a 30min technical interview with one of the team

2nd Stage - A one-hour formal interview where we will ask both technical and competency-based questions. This can be done virtually or face to face depending on your situation.

If there's anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, please let us know.

Inclusion

At Santander we're creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

How we'll reward you.

As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs. 

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus

• We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don't contribute yourself. We'll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer

• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year

• £6,000 car allowance per year

• Company funded individual private medical insurance

• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments

• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover

• Share in Santander's success by investing in our share plans 

Learn more about our benefits and family friendly policies

What to do next.

If this sounds like a role you're interested in, then please apply.

If there's anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it's a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we're available through telephone, email, or face to face. You can contact us at resourcing@santander.co.uk or call 0870 414 9080.