QA Auditor We drive our own success. Up to £30,000 per annum (including nightshift allowance) On site staff shop, MyBargains discount platform and more. Bakkavor Meals London - Park Royal (Elveden site) Fully Site based Thursday - Sunday 5pm-3am Permanent role Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing, and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fueling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realize their potential, and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. What we do. This particular role is at our Bakkavor Meals site in Park Royal - West London. Split across 3 factories and 1 distribution centre. The factories make chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products & savoury accompaniments and employs over 2,000 people. About the role. To audit, monitor, improve and evaluate quality systems and procedures and provide technical support for the operational teams while maintaining and promoting technical and quality standards in line with business needs and customer requirements with guidance from QA Supervisor / Manager. Compliance tasks: Critical Control Points annual validations Allergen validations Packaging intake verification Conducting internal audits Quality Auditors tasks: Monitoring environmental and hygiene practises, including post clean line sign-off, collection of swabs & water samples Quality checks and then collection of finished product and raw materials for microbiological & nutritional testing Conducting various daily audits (including GMP, Glass & Plastics audits, and ensuring corrective action with the shift manager Conducting internal quality assessment panels (QAS) throughout the shift & raising issues with the senior key-op/ shift manager Calibration & Verification of factory equipment Raising & completion of factory non conformances Dealing with shift issues & completion of QA shift report Complaint & Olympus mismatches Investigations About you. Ideally you will have some professional experience within a similar Technical/QA role in a food environment, but skills can be taught and if you have the enthusiasm and drive to develop within quality assurance this is an excellent first role. Understanding the chain of custody within the food environment and a background of working on small to mid-sized quality improvement projects, such as implementing new procedures and defining new supporting documentation - will be key. You will be an excellent communicator who can work alone with a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
QA Auditor We drive our own success. Up to £30,000 per annum (including nightshift allowance) On site staff shop, MyBargains discount platform and more. Bakkavor Meals London - Park Royal (Elveden site) Fully Site based Thursday - Sunday 5pm-3am Permanent role Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing, and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fueling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realize their potential, and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. What we do. This particular role is at our Bakkavor Meals site in Park Royal - West London. Split across 3 factories and 1 distribution centre. The factories make chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products & savoury accompaniments and employs over 2,000 people. About the role. To audit, monitor, improve and evaluate quality systems and procedures and provide technical support for the operational teams while maintaining and promoting technical and quality standards in line with business needs and customer requirements with guidance from QA Supervisor / Manager. Compliance tasks: Critical Control Points annual validations Allergen validations Packaging intake verification Conducting internal audits Quality Auditors tasks: Monitoring environmental and hygiene practises, including post clean line sign-off, collection of swabs & water samples Quality checks and then collection of finished product and raw materials for microbiological & nutritional testing Conducting various daily audits (including GMP, Glass & Plastics audits, and ensuring corrective action with the shift manager Conducting internal quality assessment panels (QAS) throughout the shift & raising issues with the senior key-op/ shift manager Calibration & Verification of factory equipment Raising & completion of factory non conformances Dealing with shift issues & completion of QA shift report Complaint & Olympus mismatches Investigations About you. Ideally you will have some professional experience within a similar Technical/QA role in a food environment, but skills can be taught and if you have the enthusiasm and drive to develop within quality assurance this is an excellent first role. Understanding the chain of custody within the food environment and a background of working on small to mid-sized quality improvement projects, such as implementing new procedures and defining new supporting documentation - will be key. You will be an excellent communicator who can work alone with a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.
Quality Auditor We're proud to be Bakkavor Salary: Competitive depending on experience Benefits: Flexible Benefits Package, Life Assurance, Pension Location: Bakkavor Pizza Harrow Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Sunday -Thursday 22:00pm- 7:00am Contract Type: Permanent Why join us? We're proud to offer you a career with a global leader in the fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to give everyone the opportunity and support to develop and progress their career. To nurture talent, fuel ambition and work with resilience and purpose to achieve the highest possible standards. About the role. Our Bakkavor Pizza site based in based in Harrow makes hand crafted, wood fired - specialty pizzas for customers such as Waitrose, Tesco, M&S, Sainsburys, Pizza Express range, co-op and Booths. Working as part of a wider team of QA Auditors and reporting directly in to our Quality Assurance Supervisors, you will play a key role in ensuring that our site continues to meet all quality and technical standards set nationally and by our grocery retailer partners. As one of our QA Auditors, you will audit, monitor, improve and evaluate quality systems and procedures and provide technical support for the operational teams as well as maintaining and promoting technical and quality standards in line with business needs and customer requirements will be a key focus. In this position you will work on a permanent day shift which will include some weekend working as set by the rota. As well as welcoming applications from candidates from a quality or technical background, we would also like to encourage applications from candidates who have operational or line experience within food production/manufacturing who wish to develop their career. If you have excellent attention to detail, are process driven and can use your initiative to prioritise your workload and problem solve we would like to hear from you. Full training on internal quality processes is provided to the successful candidate. Role Accountabilities: To audit compliance against Quality Management Systems, GMP and HACCP controls, raising all non-conformances against relevant standards with objective evidence. Effectively communicating to enable the operational teams to take the appropriate and necessary corrective action - then following up and monitoring completion of actions. Understanding the site traceability system to complete audits to demonstrate compliance and retrieve information for investigation purposes. Take samples (micro, nutritional, swab and organoleptic) against specific schedules and communicate the progress in a timely manner. Prepare and facilitate taste panels in accordance with procedure - ensuring that all results are accurately recorded and communicated to site. Calibration of measurement equipment in accordance with schedules and procedures. Assist the QA Supervisor in carrying out full investigations on specifications (micro and nutritional), complaints and incidents. Support NPD trials and product launches, assisting in micro testing and product life assessment to ensure products are manufactured to the correct standard as necessary. Providing technical support and advice to the factory team in the event of customer visit or audit. Coordination of day to day activities to deliver improvement of Technical KPIs. Operate in a safe working manner and support the site/business on continuous improvement relating to health, safety, and the environment. About You. Ideally you will have some professional experience within a similar Technical/QA role in a food environment but skills can be taught and if you have the enthusiasm and drive to develop within quality assurance this is an excellent first role. Understanding the chain of custody within the food environment and a background of working on small to mid-sized quality improvement projects, such as implementing new procedures and defining new supporting documentation - will be key. You will be an excellent communicator who can work alone with a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving. You will always adopt a thorough and diligent approach to every task and you will be able to demonstrate our key values of customer care, can-do, teamwork and not just getting it right but keeping it right. What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (1 x salary) 33 days holiday Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking - Site dependant Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions. Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply
Sep 02, 2025
Full time
Quality Auditor We're proud to be Bakkavor Salary: Competitive depending on experience Benefits: Flexible Benefits Package, Life Assurance, Pension Location: Bakkavor Pizza Harrow Ways of Working: Site based Hours of work: Sunday -Thursday 22:00pm- 7:00am Contract Type: Permanent Why join us? We're proud to offer you a career with a global leader in the fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to give everyone the opportunity and support to develop and progress their career. To nurture talent, fuel ambition and work with resilience and purpose to achieve the highest possible standards. About the role. Our Bakkavor Pizza site based in based in Harrow makes hand crafted, wood fired - specialty pizzas for customers such as Waitrose, Tesco, M&S, Sainsburys, Pizza Express range, co-op and Booths. Working as part of a wider team of QA Auditors and reporting directly in to our Quality Assurance Supervisors, you will play a key role in ensuring that our site continues to meet all quality and technical standards set nationally and by our grocery retailer partners. As one of our QA Auditors, you will audit, monitor, improve and evaluate quality systems and procedures and provide technical support for the operational teams as well as maintaining and promoting technical and quality standards in line with business needs and customer requirements will be a key focus. In this position you will work on a permanent day shift which will include some weekend working as set by the rota. As well as welcoming applications from candidates from a quality or technical background, we would also like to encourage applications from candidates who have operational or line experience within food production/manufacturing who wish to develop their career. If you have excellent attention to detail, are process driven and can use your initiative to prioritise your workload and problem solve we would like to hear from you. Full training on internal quality processes is provided to the successful candidate. Role Accountabilities: To audit compliance against Quality Management Systems, GMP and HACCP controls, raising all non-conformances against relevant standards with objective evidence. Effectively communicating to enable the operational teams to take the appropriate and necessary corrective action - then following up and monitoring completion of actions. Understanding the site traceability system to complete audits to demonstrate compliance and retrieve information for investigation purposes. Take samples (micro, nutritional, swab and organoleptic) against specific schedules and communicate the progress in a timely manner. Prepare and facilitate taste panels in accordance with procedure - ensuring that all results are accurately recorded and communicated to site. Calibration of measurement equipment in accordance with schedules and procedures. Assist the QA Supervisor in carrying out full investigations on specifications (micro and nutritional), complaints and incidents. Support NPD trials and product launches, assisting in micro testing and product life assessment to ensure products are manufactured to the correct standard as necessary. Providing technical support and advice to the factory team in the event of customer visit or audit. Coordination of day to day activities to deliver improvement of Technical KPIs. Operate in a safe working manner and support the site/business on continuous improvement relating to health, safety, and the environment. About You. Ideally you will have some professional experience within a similar Technical/QA role in a food environment but skills can be taught and if you have the enthusiasm and drive to develop within quality assurance this is an excellent first role. Understanding the chain of custody within the food environment and a background of working on small to mid-sized quality improvement projects, such as implementing new procedures and defining new supporting documentation - will be key. You will be an excellent communicator who can work alone with a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving. You will always adopt a thorough and diligent approach to every task and you will be able to demonstrate our key values of customer care, can-do, teamwork and not just getting it right but keeping it right. What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (1 x salary) 33 days holiday Private medical insurance (after 5 years' service) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking - Site dependant Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions. Proud to be Bakkavor We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply
Are you experienced in managing quality and compliance for suppliers and vendors within a food manufacturing environment? This global company are at the cutting edge of culinary creativity - and want you to be part of the team! Leading a small team in supplier quality management, you will be responsible for managing supplier compliance to a variety of industry and customer audit standards. You will primarily be based in Biggleswade but should be happy to travel on occasion to other company sites in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. So, you must have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle. What's in it for you? A competitive annual salary Life assurance cover (2 x salary) 6% pension contributions 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Private medical cover Monday to Friday day shift (no evenings or weekends!) You will ideally be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Food Science, Food Technology, or other related subject, and be a trained auditor who is comfortable leading audits. Also, have a good understanding of major UK food retailers and their various technical standards. Interested? Then apply today!
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Are you experienced in managing quality and compliance for suppliers and vendors within a food manufacturing environment? This global company are at the cutting edge of culinary creativity - and want you to be part of the team! Leading a small team in supplier quality management, you will be responsible for managing supplier compliance to a variety of industry and customer audit standards. You will primarily be based in Biggleswade but should be happy to travel on occasion to other company sites in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. So, you must have a valid driving license and access to a vehicle. What's in it for you? A competitive annual salary Life assurance cover (2 x salary) 6% pension contributions 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Private medical cover Monday to Friday day shift (no evenings or weekends!) You will ideally be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Food Science, Food Technology, or other related subject, and be a trained auditor who is comfortable leading audits. Also, have a good understanding of major UK food retailers and their various technical standards. Interested? Then apply today!
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)
Wellington, Shropshire
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Based onsite at our Telford Manufacturing facility, the Project Quality Engineer will support all quality activities on the Challenger 3 programme and provide support to the Project Quality Manager where required. You will be responsible for ensuring quality requirements within the programme are adequately deployed and adhered to, working closely with key stakeholders. You will have a broad knowledge in quality planning and assurance systems, and will be expected to be able to adapt and apply their practices in a variety of circumstances. Shift work & overtime is not planned but may be required. Position Duties and Responsibilities This individual will be responsible for: Forming part of the quality management team within the programme and work with other programme team members to deliver a successful Demonstration / Manufacture Phases. Contribute to the delivery of the quality related project milestones customer-related programme milestones within the Demonstration / Manufacture Phases. Provide full and effective support, in assigned areas of quality activity to the project (i.e. inspection planning, audits, process management, coaching and training). Liaising with the Team Leader Quality Technician to guide and support the activities of Quality Technicians with their daily tasks, taking over and resolving any quality issues they discover. Support or act as lead auditor in the planning, conducting and reporting of system, process and compliance audits. Facilitate and liaise with key stakeholders and process owners in non-conformance resolution and corrective actions. Analysis of data, identify themes and recommend corrective actions, including continual improvement to the Project Quality Manager. Manage and take responsibility for routine Quality activities without immediate supervision. Manage and take responsibility for non-routine Quality activities with some supervision. Able to access, have clear understanding of and apply the Management System documentation. Support certification activity for both internal and supply chain requirements. Support procurement activities throughout the programme, ensuring the effective implementation of standards and quality processes within the supply chain. Identifying opportunities to reduce risk or improve project performance. Sharing best practice across the team and wider business. Provision of accurate relevant data, identify areas of weakness and recommending and implementing improvements. Responsible for root cause analysis and corrective actions. (Facilitation of 8d's/STF) Responsible for delivering on SHE and responsible business behaviours. Responsible for contributing to delivery of the Quality objectives. Responsible for conducting audits. Responsible for conducting the verification of non-conformances Responsible for supporting the Quality Management in addressing unplanned tasking. Provides informal guidance to team members WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE Be a quality professional, with internal auditor status or equivalent experience. Have a good level of experience in quality assurance/control and inspection planning. HNC qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience Have a fully developed working knowledge of Quality / Inspection Planning and Assurance systems; policies, processes, procedures and records APQP - Good working knowledge, leading its deployment and application from a QA perspective in a major project. Experience of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards. Experience of visual inspection, non destructive testing (NDT), dye penetration testing and dimensional inspection of welded assemblies in accordance with requirements/drawings. A working knowledge of facilitating/leading Root Cause & corrective action (RCCA) methodologies; 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, relationship diagrams, six sigma etc. gathering and analysing evidence and leading cross functional teams. Relevant quality qualification and/or membership of appropriate professional body. Experience in quality assurance and quality conformance principles and application. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and presentational. Ability to articulate the Business Stream strategy and objectives. Have facilitation skills and the ability influence working groups. Capable driving a detailed programme of work. Ability to critique and tailor issues and ideas in written reports and presentations ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning. WHAT WE OFFER YOU We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions. In addition, RBSL offer: Salary up to 40,000 per annum Hybrid and flexible working over a 4.5 day week Annual incentive scheme Life assurance 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays Long Service rewards with additional holiday Holiday purchase scheme Health cash plan Employer pension contributions up to 10% Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Person: Simon Fletcher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs. Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Based onsite at our Telford Manufacturing facility, the Project Quality Engineer will support all quality activities on the Challenger 3 programme and provide support to the Project Quality Manager where required. You will be responsible for ensuring quality requirements within the programme are adequately deployed and adhered to, working closely with key stakeholders. You will have a broad knowledge in quality planning and assurance systems, and will be expected to be able to adapt and apply their practices in a variety of circumstances. Shift work & overtime is not planned but may be required. Position Duties and Responsibilities This individual will be responsible for: Forming part of the quality management team within the programme and work with other programme team members to deliver a successful Demonstration / Manufacture Phases. Contribute to the delivery of the quality related project milestones customer-related programme milestones within the Demonstration / Manufacture Phases. Provide full and effective support, in assigned areas of quality activity to the project (i.e. inspection planning, audits, process management, coaching and training). Liaising with the Team Leader Quality Technician to guide and support the activities of Quality Technicians with their daily tasks, taking over and resolving any quality issues they discover. Support or act as lead auditor in the planning, conducting and reporting of system, process and compliance audits. Facilitate and liaise with key stakeholders and process owners in non-conformance resolution and corrective actions. Analysis of data, identify themes and recommend corrective actions, including continual improvement to the Project Quality Manager. Manage and take responsibility for routine Quality activities without immediate supervision. Manage and take responsibility for non-routine Quality activities with some supervision. Able to access, have clear understanding of and apply the Management System documentation. Support certification activity for both internal and supply chain requirements. Support procurement activities throughout the programme, ensuring the effective implementation of standards and quality processes within the supply chain. Identifying opportunities to reduce risk or improve project performance. Sharing best practice across the team and wider business. Provision of accurate relevant data, identify areas of weakness and recommending and implementing improvements. Responsible for root cause analysis and corrective actions. (Facilitation of 8d's/STF) Responsible for delivering on SHE and responsible business behaviours. Responsible for contributing to delivery of the Quality objectives. Responsible for conducting audits. Responsible for conducting the verification of non-conformances Responsible for supporting the Quality Management in addressing unplanned tasking. Provides informal guidance to team members WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE Be a quality professional, with internal auditor status or equivalent experience. Have a good level of experience in quality assurance/control and inspection planning. HNC qualified in an appropriate technical discipline or equivalent experience Have a fully developed working knowledge of Quality / Inspection Planning and Assurance systems; policies, processes, procedures and records APQP - Good working knowledge, leading its deployment and application from a QA perspective in a major project. Experience of ISO 9001/ EN9100 standards. Experience of visual inspection, non destructive testing (NDT), dye penetration testing and dimensional inspection of welded assemblies in accordance with requirements/drawings. A working knowledge of facilitating/leading Root Cause & corrective action (RCCA) methodologies; 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, relationship diagrams, six sigma etc. gathering and analysing evidence and leading cross functional teams. Relevant quality qualification and/or membership of appropriate professional body. Experience in quality assurance and quality conformance principles and application. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and presentational. Ability to articulate the Business Stream strategy and objectives. Have facilitation skills and the ability influence working groups. Capable driving a detailed programme of work. Ability to critique and tailor issues and ideas in written reports and presentations ensuring accuracy and clarity of meaning. WHAT WE OFFER YOU We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions. In addition, RBSL offer: Salary up to 40,000 per annum Hybrid and flexible working over a 4.5 day week Annual incentive scheme Life assurance 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays Long Service rewards with additional holiday Holiday purchase scheme Health cash plan Employer pension contributions up to 10% Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Person: Simon Fletcher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs. Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)
Wellington, Shropshire
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are recruiting Project Quality Technicians to join our growing Challenger 3 team. This role will be based onsite at our Telford Manufacturing facility, and will work 37 hours per week over a 4.5 day working week. Shift work & overtime is not planned but may be required. You will support numerous quality inspection and testing activities on the Challenger 3 Programme. The role will report directly into the Project Quality Technician Team Leader. You will be responsible for ensuring quality inspection and test requirements within the programme are adequately adhered to. You will have a broad knowledge in quality inspection, testing including NDT and assurance systems, and will be expected to be able to adapt and apply their practices in a variety of circumstances. An in depth knowledge of measurement, inspection product/process auditing planning and assurance and will be expected to be able to adapt and apply best practices in a vehicle build environment. Position Duties and Responsibilities Integrating into the project quality team within the programme and work with other programme stakeholders to deliver a successful project. Contribute to the delivery of the quality related project milestones customer-related programme milestones within the project. Provide full and effective support, in assigned areas of quality activity to the project (i.e. audits, Inspections and Testing). Support or act as an auditor in the planning, conducting and reporting of system, process and compliance audits. Perform varied tasks associated with visual and dimensional inspection, from first article submissions through final inspection, required in the fabrication and assembly integration and test of components and assemblies of all specified material types, and other miscellaneous accessories. Check components, tooling, S.T.T.E. of all specified material types or tooling dimensional characteristics such as; locations, concentricity's, parallelism, height, angles and squareness using precision measuring equipment. Carry out inspection using first principles and a variety of equipment using Micrometers, Verniers, height gauges etc. Operating knowledge of Laser Scanning and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Faro Arms. Examine materials received from suppliers, and internal manufacture, providing reports and analysis as required. Perform visual inspection, non destructive testing (NDT), dye penetration testing and dimensional inspection of welded assemblies in accordance with requirements / drawings. Non Destructive Testing (NDT) and Dye Penetration activities. Release at Source activities at Supply Base. Working from engineering drawings and supporting specifications, general, written and electronic instructions, inspection check sheets, standard inspection directives and procedures: perform in process, final inspection, and test operations to assure quality standards for small components of all specified material types up to finished vehicle testing, quality of workmanship and functional performance. Liaise with key stakeholders and process owners in non-conformance resolution and corrective actions. Ensure all non-conformances are fully briefed to Project Quality and Supplier Quality Engineers. Maintain personal capability in the use of MS Office suite of tools and business management tools such as SAP & Teamcenter. Take responsibility for your own routine Quality activities without supervision. Take responsibility for non-routine Quality activities with minimal supervision. Able to access, have clear understanding of and apply the Management System documentation. Support certification activity for both internal and supply chain requirements. WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE Experienced apprentice trained quality inspection and testing professional who is adaptable and reliable with the ability to prioritise and work effectively to deadlines. Excellent understanding of GD&T Auditor status or equivalent experience Experienced in the use and care of standard measurement tooling Qualified and/or experienced in non-destructive testing techniques including mechanical and visual inspection techniques, dye penetration, magnetic particle and radiographic testing. Working knowledge of Coordinate measurement equipment / laser scanning or equivalent. Strong Quality inspection experience. Qualified in an appropriate Quality related technical discipline or equivalent experience. Have a strong working knowledge and experience in Quality Planning and Assurance systems; policies, processes, procedures and records Experience of ISO 9001 or similar quality related standards A working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies including 8d / STF Excellent communication skills. Able to build / improve effective relationships Extensive attention to detail WHAT WE OFFER YOU We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions. In addition, RBSL offer: Salary up to 34,112 per annum Hybrid and flexible working over a 4.5 day week Annual incentive scheme Life assurance 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays Long Service rewards with additional holiday Holiday purchase scheme Health cash plan Employer pension contributions up to 10% Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits Private health care, car allowances and company car for some employees CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Person: Simon Fletcher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs. Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are recruiting Project Quality Technicians to join our growing Challenger 3 team. This role will be based onsite at our Telford Manufacturing facility, and will work 37 hours per week over a 4.5 day working week. Shift work & overtime is not planned but may be required. You will support numerous quality inspection and testing activities on the Challenger 3 Programme. The role will report directly into the Project Quality Technician Team Leader. You will be responsible for ensuring quality inspection and test requirements within the programme are adequately adhered to. You will have a broad knowledge in quality inspection, testing including NDT and assurance systems, and will be expected to be able to adapt and apply their practices in a variety of circumstances. An in depth knowledge of measurement, inspection product/process auditing planning and assurance and will be expected to be able to adapt and apply best practices in a vehicle build environment. Position Duties and Responsibilities Integrating into the project quality team within the programme and work with other programme stakeholders to deliver a successful project. Contribute to the delivery of the quality related project milestones customer-related programme milestones within the project. Provide full and effective support, in assigned areas of quality activity to the project (i.e. audits, Inspections and Testing). Support or act as an auditor in the planning, conducting and reporting of system, process and compliance audits. Perform varied tasks associated with visual and dimensional inspection, from first article submissions through final inspection, required in the fabrication and assembly integration and test of components and assemblies of all specified material types, and other miscellaneous accessories. Check components, tooling, S.T.T.E. of all specified material types or tooling dimensional characteristics such as; locations, concentricity's, parallelism, height, angles and squareness using precision measuring equipment. Carry out inspection using first principles and a variety of equipment using Micrometers, Verniers, height gauges etc. Operating knowledge of Laser Scanning and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Faro Arms. Examine materials received from suppliers, and internal manufacture, providing reports and analysis as required. Perform visual inspection, non destructive testing (NDT), dye penetration testing and dimensional inspection of welded assemblies in accordance with requirements / drawings. Non Destructive Testing (NDT) and Dye Penetration activities. Release at Source activities at Supply Base. Working from engineering drawings and supporting specifications, general, written and electronic instructions, inspection check sheets, standard inspection directives and procedures: perform in process, final inspection, and test operations to assure quality standards for small components of all specified material types up to finished vehicle testing, quality of workmanship and functional performance. Liaise with key stakeholders and process owners in non-conformance resolution and corrective actions. Ensure all non-conformances are fully briefed to Project Quality and Supplier Quality Engineers. Maintain personal capability in the use of MS Office suite of tools and business management tools such as SAP & Teamcenter. Take responsibility for your own routine Quality activities without supervision. Take responsibility for non-routine Quality activities with minimal supervision. Able to access, have clear understanding of and apply the Management System documentation. Support certification activity for both internal and supply chain requirements. WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE Experienced apprentice trained quality inspection and testing professional who is adaptable and reliable with the ability to prioritise and work effectively to deadlines. Excellent understanding of GD&T Auditor status or equivalent experience Experienced in the use and care of standard measurement tooling Qualified and/or experienced in non-destructive testing techniques including mechanical and visual inspection techniques, dye penetration, magnetic particle and radiographic testing. Working knowledge of Coordinate measurement equipment / laser scanning or equivalent. Strong Quality inspection experience. Qualified in an appropriate Quality related technical discipline or equivalent experience. Have a strong working knowledge and experience in Quality Planning and Assurance systems; policies, processes, procedures and records Experience of ISO 9001 or similar quality related standards A working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies including 8d / STF Excellent communication skills. Able to build / improve effective relationships Extensive attention to detail WHAT WE OFFER YOU We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions. In addition, RBSL offer: Salary up to 34,112 per annum Hybrid and flexible working over a 4.5 day week Annual incentive scheme Life assurance 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays Long Service rewards with additional holiday Holiday purchase scheme Health cash plan Employer pension contributions up to 10% Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits Private health care, car allowances and company car for some employees CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Person: Simon Fletcher ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs. Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
