Total 6 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Hemel Hempstead

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Property Services Inspector to join an existing team of inspectors responsible for the standard of communal areas and appearance of Hightown properties.
As a Property Services Inspector, you will have good technical knowledge within the housing construction field and will be expected to carry out regular inspections and following up actions needed to meet the high standards expected by residents.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:• Ensuring the continued maintenance of the standard of the Association’s properties and estates in a designated geographical area.• Taking ownership for the standard of communal areas and appearance of the properties, carrying out regular inspections and following up actions needed to maintain the expected standards agreed with residents• Ensuring up to date accuracy of the property database so that future works can be efficiently planned• To pre inspect works to effectively investigate, identify and diagnose building defects and produce solutions by actioning remedial repairs and maintenance works• Carrying out property and health and safety inspections including pre works and post works inspections• Frequently liaising with residents to ensure the expected property standards are maintained• Complete Fire Risk Assessment reviews of communal buildings and assets
About You
We are therefore looking for an individual who demonstrates a compassionate, enthusiastic and respective and `can-do` approach.You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work. You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting others.
To apply for the role of Property Services Inspector you will need to have the following:• Experience, knowledge or qualifications in a relevant sector, for example in building construction/surveying/building regulation• Experience of working within public sector housing• Knowledge / understanding of Building & Fire safety systems and regulations • Ability to climb stairs and ladders on a regular basis• A good working knowledge of IT, particularly proficiency in Microsoft office packages• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer care skills• Strong time management skills
All applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
About Us
Hightown is a charitable housing association transforming thousands of lives every year. We do this by building hundreds of much needed new homes and providing care and supported housing services for a wide range of people. We have high ambitions, a principled approach and a dependable, flexible team that delivers.We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver around 500 new affordable homes each year.
The Benefits
We offer a range of benefits which include:• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service• £42,588 pa for a 35 hour a week contract• Regular support from your line manager and colleagues• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance (Dependant on start date and contract length)• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary• Annual salary and cost of living review• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us• Friendly and supportive team environment• Employee assistance helpline• Mileage paid for car usage• Well-equipped on-site gym
Closing date: Thursday 21st November 2024
Interview date: Friday 29th November 2024
We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.
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About the Role
This influential role will be responsible for identifying and assessing evidence of Hightown’s compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements across the business. This will include developing and managing systems for demonstrating effective controls relating to the governance and the management of Hightown's services. You will be working across the business to provide assurance to Hightown's Board and senior officers that we are fully compliant with the core standards expected of social housing providers. Your work will be varied including conducting compliance audits, helping managers to identify solutions to compliance gaps, acting as the deputy Data Protection Officer and updating key policies and procedures relating to compliance and assurance.
About You
You will thrive working with teams across the business, where you will put your excellent knowledge of compliance and business assurance processes to good use. Ideally, you will have experience of working within the housing sector or a similar highly regulated environment.
You must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and have strong communication, written, and presentation skills. Your ability to interpret and present complex data to others will help to influence and achieve positive outcomes.
About Us
Hightown is a charitable housing association (operating in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire) aiming to help people who need support and care or who cannot afford to buy or rent a home at market values. We do this by building and managing much needed new homes and providing care and supported housing services for a wide range of people.
Hightown currently manages around 9,000 homes and employs over 1,000 staff. We have an annual turnover of £121 million, and an ambitious development programme.
Our benefits
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:

Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year including bank holidays, rising with service to 35 days
Ability to work from home two days per week by agreement
Workplace Pension Scheme
Free staff car park facility
Discretionary annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
Monthly attendance bonus of 1.25%
Employee health and wellbeing programmes & access to onsite gym facilities


Closing date 15th August 2024
Interview dates w/c 26th August 2024

Unfortunately, at this time Hightown Housing Association cannot offer visa sponsorship and all applicants will need to demonstrate the right to work in the UK,
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We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and would actively welcome applications from a diverse pool of people.

About the Role
We have two exciting opportunities for full time Property Services Inspectors to join an existing team of inspectors responsible for the standard of communal areas and appearance of Hightown properties.
As a Property Services Inspector, you will have good technical knowledge within the housing construction field and will be expected to carry out regular inspections and following up actions needed to meet the high standards expected by residents.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Carrying out a programme of stock condition surveys on a designated patch
Ensuring up to date accuracy of the property database so that future works can be efficiently planned
Carrying out property and health and safety inspections including pre and post inspections
Frequently liaising with residents to ensure the expected property standards are maintained
Complete Fire Risk Assessments of communal buildings and assets

About You
We are therefore looking for an individual who demonstrates a compassionate, enthusiastic, and respective and `can-do` approach.
You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work. You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting others.
To apply for the role of Property Services Inspector you will need to have the following:

Knowledge or qualifications in a relevant sector, for example in building construction/surveying/building regulation
Experience of working within public sector housing
Ability to climb stairs and ladders on a regular basis
A good general knowledge of IT, particularly Microsoft office packages
Excellent communication and customer care skills

All applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
About Us
Hightown is a charitable housing association transforming thousands of lives every year. We do this by building hundreds of much needed new homes and providing care and supported housing services for a wide range of people. We have high ambitions, a principled approach and a dependable, flexible team that delivers.
We currently manage over 8,000 homes and employ over 1000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver around 500 new affordable homes each year.
The Benefits
We offer a range of benefits which include:

Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
£42,588 pa for a 35 hour a week contract
Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance (Dependant on start date and contract length)
Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
Annual salary and cost of living review
Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
Friendly and supportive team environment
Employee assistance helpline
Mileage paid for car usage
Well-equipped on-site gym


Closing date: Tuesday 23rd July 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 31st July 2024
We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.
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ICTS are looking for reliable and technology savvy Control Room Team Leader to effectively lead the alarm monitor teams and coordinate security responses for the sites of our Data Centre client in the Hemel Hempstead area.

An experienced Control Room Operative, you will carry out a range of duties in a modern and fast paced environment, including:

- Monitoring surveillance equipment (CCTV)

- Maintaining a secure environment by monitoring and responding to active alarms

- Compile detailed reports on incidences, health and safety issues and completing handovers

- Direct front line controllers and security officers. Co-ordinate day to day operational needs by assisting the duty Supervisor and reporting directly to the Duty Manager

- Leading the control room team and day to day operational requirements of the control room, including rostering, break management, incident control, HR requirements and other similar duties as needed

- Providing training to all new and existing controllers, liaising with the training manager to ensure all necessary training and refresher training has been completed

- Provide a consistent line of communication with the client regarding any events or communications relating to the control room

- To attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings as required

Knowledge skills & experience

- Able to influence and interact with people at all levels of the organisation

- Excellent communication both verbal and written

- Self-disciplined, organised and highly capable. Proactive, innovative and practical approach

- Reliable, conscientious and cooperative

- Positive mental attitude and team player

- At least 2 years control room and CCTV experience is essential

- Proficient in all Microsoft packages

- Ability to work in a pressurised environment

- Attention to detail

- The ability to support and lead a team of up to 8 people

Hours of work

Monday to Friday 07:00 -19:00 - 60 hours per week

A SIA Public Space Surveillance (PSS) (CCTV) licence is essential, and to succeed in this role you will also need:

- Experience working in alarm monitoring in a multi-functional control room.

- Excellent written and verbal Communication Skills

- The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

- Ability to deliver high quality Incident Reports

- Competent IT skills, using packages such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and web applications.

- Five years' checkable history and references

- To pass a criminal records check (CRC) to the required standards

- Willingness to take development training to further your skillset.

Full training, uniform and health and safety equipment are provided, and you will also have access to:

* Personal Pension Scheme

* Health Insurance Scheme

* Discount shopping platform

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Cycle to Work Scheme

Established in 1987, ICTS specialises in the provision of integrated security and customer services within the most demanding environments. ICTS works with major public attractions, leisure, financial, retail, public sector, transport and government bodies. We take our commitment to principles of fairness and mutual respect for people of all faiths and cultures seriously and we expect our employees to do the same.

ICTS are looking for reliable and technology savvy Control Room Operative to effectively monitor alarms and coordinate security responses for the sites of our new Data Centre client in the Hemel Hempstead area.

You'll be required to work a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern working 12-hour shifts, encompassing both days and nights.

ICTS are rapidly becoming the number one Security provider for Data Centres in the UK, and are the number one payer for Data Centre Security Officers in the UK. Your wages will reflect that with a competitive wage compared to local Data Centres.

An experienced Control Room Operative, you will carry out a range of duties in a modern and fast paced environment, including:

- Meeting performance targets for alarm response.

- Coordinating manned guarding teams to respond to issues.

- Proactively identifying risk and escalating any concerns.

- Auditing and identifying any faulty equipment to minimise risks to the client.

- Liaising with emergency services based on fire, intruder, and duress alarm activations.

A SIA Public Space Surveillance (PSS) (CCTV) licence is essential, and to succeed in this role you will also need:

- Experience working in alarm monitoring in a multi-functional control room.

- Excellent written and verbal Communication Skills

- The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

- Ability to deliver high quality Incident Reports

- Competent IT skills, using packages such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and web applications.

- Five years' checkable history and references

- To pass a criminal records check (CRC) to the required standards

- Willingness to take development training to further your skillset.

Full training, uniform and health and safety equipment are provided, and you will also have access to:
* Personal Pension Scheme
* Health Insurance Scheme
* Discount shopping platform
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme

Established in 1987, ICTS specialises in the provision of integrated security and customer services within the most demanding environments. ICTS works with major public attractions, leisure, financial, retail, public sector, transport and government bodies. We take our commitment to principles of fairness and mutual respect for people of all faiths and cultures seriously and we expect our employees to do the same.

Job Title: AOI Operator
Salary: From £30,000pa
Location: Hemel Hempstead

Key Skills: AOI Inspection (essential) Visual Inspection, Soldering, Machine Operating, PCB's, IPC

Are you looking for an AOI Inspection role with excellent progression opportunities? We currently require an experienced AOI Inspector to work at our company's HQ in Hemel Hempstead.

To be successful in this role as an AOI Inspector, you must have Automated Optical Inspection machine operating experience.

AOI Inspector Requirements:

• Experience with operating and running Automated Optical Inspection AOI Machines - this is essential and non-negotiable
• Ability to accurately perform required visual inspection
• Previous rework experience would be an advantage
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once
• Drive to produce the highest quality product possible
• Experience programming of Mirtec AOI machines is desirable
• Any experience of working to IPC standards will also go in your favour

AOI Inspector Responsibilities:

• Visual inspection of PCB's processed
• AOI Inspector needed to perform manual operations, including precision circuit network
• Scan layers on automated equipment
• Verify scanned layers and/or PCB's for defects
• Separate good layers and/or PCB's from rework and scrap
• Perform rework under magnification, such as repairing short

If you are an AOI Inspector with this background and you're interested in this role, please click on Apply now to get in touch