Total 11 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Luton, LU3 3EP

Your new company
Hays Recruitment are recruiting for an exciting opportunity as a Senior Quality Engineer with our client, a leading manufacturer and distributor in the electrical products sector. Specialising in wiring accessories, LED lighting, safety alarms, and cables, the client has established itself as a trusted name with a turnover of several million in the UK. They are known for their commitment to quality and innovation, supplying products that are widely specified by housing developers and distributed through electrical wholesalers.

Your new role
In your capacity as a Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing product quality. You'll be responsible for monitoring product performance, investigating quality issues, and collaborating with engineering teams to implement effective solutions. This role involves managing quality assurance processes and overseeing various inspections and audits, ensuring that the clients' products consistently meet and exceed industry standards.
The role will be office based, working 37.5hrs per week.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring product quality and reporting to the Management Team.
• Investigating product quality issues to establish root causes and liaising with Product Engineers and the factory to implement improvements.
• Timely resolution of quality issues through robust root cause analysis and implementation of permanent and preventative corrective actions.
• Providing Quality Engineering support for the development of FMEA's, quality control, and test plans as part of the product Life Cycle Management process.
• Reviewing customer complaints as necessary.
• Managing Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI), including factory self PDI's, the clients China Quality Engineers, and 3rd Party PDI's.
• Managing and undertaking Goods Inwards (GI) inspections to ensure product specifications are met.
• Quality control of products being reworked, writing rework instructions, and ensuring adherence.
• Managing factory desktop or 3rd party audits, including ethical audits, and instructing the Far East team in factories manufacturing the products.
• Leading the management of Quality Assurance and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Management Systems.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you will need:

• A strong background in Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance, ideally within the electrical sector.
• Familiarity with both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Proficiency in report writing, particularly in creating 8D reports to communicate findings effectively.
• Experience with electrical installation products will be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with a methodical and organised mindset.

What you'll get in return
The role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package. You will have the opportunity for professional growth within a supportive and innovative work environment. Joining their dynamic team will enable you to significantly contribute to quality initiatives and be part of an organisation committed to excellence.

• Competitive salary ranging from £48,000 to £50,000 per annum
• 25 days paid holiday annually
• 6% pension contributions
• Opportunity to work with a market-leading company.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.

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 on 01603 580180 and speak to Garry.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about 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

Your new company
Hays Recruitment are recruiting for an exciting opportunity as a Senior Quality Engineer with our client, a leading manufacturer and distributor in the electrical products sector. Specialising in wiring accessories, LED lighting, safety alarms, and cables, the client has established itself as a trusted name with a turnover of several million in the UK. They are known for their commitment to quality and innovation, supplying products that are widely specified by housing developers and distributed through electrical wholesalers.

Your new role
In your capacity as a Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing product quality. You'll be responsible for monitoring product performance, investigating quality issues, and collaborating with engineering teams to implement effective solutions. This role involves managing quality assurance processes and overseeing various inspections and audits, ensuring that the clients' products consistently meet and exceed industry standards.
The role will be office based, working 37.5hrs per week.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring product quality and reporting to the Management Team.
• Investigating product quality issues to establish root causes and liaising with Product Engineers and the factory to implement improvements.
• Timely resolution of quality issues through robust root cause analysis and implementation of permanent and preventative corrective actions.
• Providing Quality Engineering support for the development of FMEA's, quality control, and test plans as part of the product Life Cycle Management process.
• Reviewing customer complaints as necessary.
• Managing Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI), including factory self PDI's, the clients China Quality Engineers, and 3rd Party PDI's.
• Managing and undertaking Goods Inwards (GI) inspections to ensure product specifications are met.
• Quality control of products being reworked, writing rework instructions, and ensuring adherence.
• Managing factory desktop or 3rd party audits, including ethical audits, and instructing the Far East team in factories manufacturing the products.
• Leading the management of Quality Assurance and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Management Systems.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you will need:

• A strong background in Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance, ideally within the electrical sector.
• Familiarity with both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Proficiency in report writing, particularly in creating 8D reports to communicate findings effectively.
• Experience with electrical installation products will be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with a methodical and organised mindset.

What you'll get in return
The role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package. You will have the opportunity for professional growth within a supportive and innovative work environment. Joining their dynamic team will enable you to significantly contribute to quality initiatives and be part of an organisation committed to excellence.

• Competitive salary ranging from £48,000 to £50,000 per annum
• 25 days paid holiday annually
• 6% pension contributions
• Opportunity to work with a market-leading company.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.

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 on 01603 580180 and speak to Garry.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about 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

Head of Womens Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement will support service developments and changes reviewing the associated governance requirements and supporting the assurance processes with a quality improvement approach. The postholder will work in collaboration across the Local Maternity and Neonatal System to develop key working relationships to support the delivery of national and regional requirements and recommendations which improve the safety and quality of maternity care. The postholder will demonstrate visible and accessible leadership within services; with a coaching and mentoring approach to support the continued delivery of safe, high quality, clinical care. The postholder will, in collaboration with the leadership team, role model and ensure; professional behaviours are maintained and upheld by all members of the maternity team; an inclusive, supportive and culturally sensitive environment for staff; alignment with the organisational values and trust vision.

I am looking for an experienced Operational Quality Manager to join our rapidly expanding Aseptics team producing cancer drugs.

About the Role:

As an integral part of our state-of-the-art aseptic manufacturing facility, you'll lead and inspire a high-performing quality team, ensuring unwavering adherence to GMP and GDP standards. You'll be instrumental in driving continuous improvement, managing regulatory compliance, and contributing to our mission of delivering life-saving medications to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and lead a world-class quality team
• Drive quality initiatives and monitor KPIs
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage audits
• Foster a culture of quality excellence

Your Profile:

• Proven experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• In-depth knowledge of GMP and GDP regulations
• A scientific degree and ideally, a registered pharmacist
• A passion for quality and patient safety

The Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Be part of a company making a real difference
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Exciting company perks including flexible shifts, free food and drink, and social events

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Head of Womens Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement will support service developments and changes reviewing the associated governance requirements and supporting the assurance processes with a quality improvement approach. The postholder will work in collaboration across the Local Maternity and Neonatal System to develop key working relationships to support the delivery of national and regional requirements and recommendations which improve the safety and quality of maternity care. The postholder will demonstrate visible and accessible leadership within services; with a coaching and mentoring approach to support the continued delivery of safe, high quality, clinical care. The postholder will, in collaboration with the leadership team, role model and ensure; professional behaviours are maintained and upheld by all members of the maternity team; an inclusive, supportive and culturally sensitive environment for staff; alignment with the organisational values and trust vision.

A Vacancy at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you a dynamic maternity leader who is experienced in all pillars of governance looking to develop and gain an increasing depth and breadth of experience across the strategic governance platform?

We are looking to recruit an inspiring and influential Head of Women’s Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement of to work with our Director of Midwifery, multidisciplinary teams, local and corporate governance teams and strategic partners on all governance duties. The role will lead a cross site team to deliver a robust, clear and supportive approach to develop a positive safety culture across the services that are aligned to our strategic aims as a merged trust.

In collaboration with the leadership team, the Head of Women’s Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement will support the Director of Midwifery and the leadership teams on the strategic quality governance development. They will act as the lead for the development, co-ordination and implementation of effective Quality Governance framework within the Service to ensure an integrated approach to patient safety and embedding a safety culture and early escalation of risks and issues. This will include an approach to: Quality and Safety, Risk Management, Patient Experience and Education and will include a specific remit to ensure robust processes are in place to meet the service’s requirements for providing excellence in the delivery of care. To have a responsibility for the line management and performance of identified members of the Women’s governance team.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Head of Women’s Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement will support service developments and changes reviewing the associated governance requirements and supporting the assurance processes with a quality improvement approach.

The postholder will work in collaboration across the Local Maternity and Neonatal System to develop key working relationships to support the delivery of national and regional requirements and recommendations which improve the safety and quality of maternity care.

The postholder will demonstrate visible and accessible leadership within services; with a coaching and mentoring approach to support the continued delivery of safe, high quality, clinical care.

The postholder will, in collaboration with the leadership team, role model and ensure; professional behaviours are maintained and upheld by all members of the maternity team; an inclusive, supportive and culturally sensitive environment for staff; alignment with the organisational values and trust vision.


This advert closes on Monday 26 Aug 2024

About the job
Salary: £50,512 to £53,584 per year plus £3,203 car allowance plus £5,000 Market Rate Supplement, also Out of Hours Dangerous Structure Rota - weekly payment, plus hourly rate for any call outs.
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent

We have two exciting brand-new opportunities available within our Sustainable Development team as Registered Building Control Inspectors (Specialists), as part of our expanding team which we are committed to investing in and supporting.

Luton is growing in reputation, with large visionary building projects at Kenilworth Road LTFC (including the new football stadium), London Luton Airport’s expansion, Luton & Dunstable Hospital’s development, as well as multiple new build sites across Luton Town and our Town Centre Masterplan. This would be a great opportunity for you to put your excellent skills into practice, undertaking functions of safety with key stakeholders and being able to make a difference.

You will undertake Building Control functions as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) as appointed by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) on High Risk Buildings (HRB’s), adhering to the required process and activities specified by the BSR and supervise other Registered Building Control Inspectors who will benefit from your experience and knowledge in the industry.

You will also be required to assess dangerous structures and implement immediate remedial works, effectively managing and evaluating caseloads of a full range of developments with specific focus on more complex schemes and premises.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About you
We are looking for someone with substantial experience in Building Control, working on Class 3 building types, together with post qualification experience (including restricted activities and functions, and enforcement).

You must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a building inspector, with demonstrable competency to work without supervision on high-risk buildings (HRB’s) (Class 3 category G, H).

The post holder must be capable of examining Principal Designer plans, undertake site inspections; compile reports and keep written records to justify decisions made in relation to the practical applications of the building regulations (Building Safety Act 2022).

You must have excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills and the ability to engage with all levels clearly and concisely, self-motivated and a productive team player who is able to coordinate work activities to maximise service delivery.

You must be a Member of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent with relevant Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirements.

The successful candidate will need to be educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering and/or be able to demonstrate learning at an equivalent level.

Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates your experience and knowledge in order for your application to be considered.

About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

How to apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About the job
Salary: £30,825 - £33,945 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent

Are you interested in performing inspections of Highways? Are you able to assess conditions of carriageways, footpaths and kerbs? Are you passionate about maintaining the roads of Luton? If yes, then this is the role for you!

We have an exciting role within our Highways Department where you will be responsible for inspecting the condition of highways. Your role will include completing appropriate records of the inspection.

You’ll also be responsible for organising the highways works where required and checking and agreeing invoices for payment on completion of the works. You’ll need to use your own initiative to raise works, indicating the priority and nature of the works to be performed.

About you
We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of construction material and standards in relation to Highway Maintenance.

You’ll be a strong communicator as you will be dealing with a wide range of people, including consulting and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your already existing knowledge of Highways Act, New Road and Street Works Act and Health & Safety regulations relating to highways maintenance.

We do ask that you have the ability to travel daily to sites and accident areas throughout Luton to perform inspections and take measurements.

If you have a BTEC Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience and training and think this is the role for you, please apply today!

Application process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:


- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT To perform as a HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist [BMS] responsible for the operational aspect of quality & training. To contribute to the quality & training and pathology service managers in the design, implementation and delivery of a cohesive quality & training strategy; in conjunction the Clinical Service Line (CSL) Quality Governance Committee (QGC) for pathology. To assist in the harmonisation of the quality and training aspects of the service to meet the needs and requirements of the service users, ensuring that all staff are informed of the departmental model required to achieve this. To assist in the formulation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures [SOP] for quality & training, utilising the Document Management Module of the Q-Pulse system. To comply with Policies and Procedures commensurate to role. To assist in the day-to-day operation of the quality & training aspect of the service within the team. This will include ensuring monitoring of the policies for pathology that have been established for UKAS and other accrediting bodies. Where required to provide specialist knowledge and skills in quality & training for all pathology disciplines, including Blood and Cellular Sciences and other affiliated services such as Mortuary & Bereavement. Where required to participate in all aspects of quality & training, particularly where special expertise is required, with the ability to assist Laboratory Managers and their teams in their ability to comply with standards for FINANCE To provide assistance to the pathology service managers by authorising timesheets, expenses, orders and invoices where delegated. HUMAN RESOURCES In conjunction with the quality & training manager to assist in the staffing requirements via the Health Roster system. To assist in the staff selection, recruitment, training and conduct appraisals. To assist in the delivery of training in conjunction with the training officer, ensuring tutorials, one to one training and competency assessments are fulfilled in accordance with ISO 15189 and utilising the Training Module of the Q-Pulse system. To be responsible for maintaining an up to date expert knowledge of quality & training, to ensure consistent competency levels through annual reassessment protocols where identified. To attend an annual appraisal from your line manager. CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND QUALITY To be responsible for the implementation of UKAS, MHRA, HTA and HSE standards for quality & training using the pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfil the quality & training circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 standards of compliance. In conjunction with the quality & training manager to assist in the generation of Quality & training reports for the CSL QGC for pathology. To assist in the provision of action plans to resolve nonconformities that are recorded by internal and/or external audits or complaints to ensure the completion of corrective and preventative actions that have been identified. To assist in the conduction and completion of quality & training audits whether vertical, horizontal or examination audits relevant to the service and develop new audit tools as required. To contribute to the Risk Management Policy for quality such as InPhase management, ensuring Risk Assessments are conducted, reporting of incidents, accidents and adverse events via the reporting structures that exist including the clinical lead and/or the pathology managers as required. To assist in the regular assessment of service performance providing quality & training monitoring reports for the Discipline Specific Quality & Training Group, Quality & Training committee and where necessary the Pathology Board. To contribute to the provision of the quality & training policy for quality & training, including quality objectives and annual management review. To bring to the attention of the quality & training manager any problems or difficulties encountered in the performance of their duties. To ensure that problems relating to the clinical management of the service is brought to the attention of the Clinical Director of Pathology. To participate in evidence based training and maintain a level of knowledge to fulfil this role through Continual Professional Development [CPD] for retention of HCPC Registered BMS status. Undertake other duties commensurate with the post as directed. COMMUNICATION To assist in the dissemination of information, arising from the management team, Quality & Training Committee and Health & Safety meetings, to the scientific and support staff through the communication structures in place. To represent quality & training when delegated, in senior management meetings, decision-making and policy implementation. To represent quality & training when requested, at local, regional and national meetings and conferences where appropriate. To liaise when required, with the Customer Services Manager in respect to customer relations Please read the full Job Description for further information.

Advinia Healthcare are looking for a Quality Manager to cover our Care Homes in the South.

Main Duties & Responsbilities:


Comply with Quality Assurance Framework that ensures that standards of Good Clinical Governance, safety netting and best practice are met.
Perform audits, process information and recommend appropriate actions, highlight the best practice. Audits will include all aspects of patient care such as results, post-operative care, onward referrals, etc.
Perform quality consultations audits at regular interval and report all findings and outcomes.
Peform quality audits in accordance to annual schedule
Promote continous improvment in the quality and safety of patient services
Promote monthly analysis and reporting of quality assurance
Promote an organisation culture that recongises issues of quality, risk and patient safety and adheres to policies and protocols. Champion and raise awareness at all levels.


Candidate Requirements:


Previous strong Home Management experience
Extensive knowlege of residential/nursing home setting
Ability to critically analyse data and solve problems as well as the ability to neogtiate and influence others


For your commitment and hard work, we will offer you:

- Competitive pay rate
- Flexible pay - Wagestream
- Free DBS
- Professional training and ongoing career development

If this role sounds as though it would be of interest then please apply today!

PRI2

Essential Criteria: Significant administrative / secretarial experience including initiating and maintaining office systems Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry, and presentation skills Capable of constructing and delivering clear information/ instructions to staff and service users. Understanding of, and commitment to, equality of opportunity and good working relationships. Demonstrable experience in dealing with the public and dealing with sensitive and confidential information. UK compatible Driving License. For full vacancy details please view the Person Specification and Job Description.