QA Inspector - Blackpool

The Glasdon Group is a market leader in the design, marketing, and supply of environmental and safety products. Driven by a commitment to innovation and excellence, we deliver high-quality solutions that support a cleaner, safer environment.

Glasdon are looking to recruit a professional Quality Assurance Inspector to verify product quality and compliance through inspection and testing, ensuring defects are identified early, non-conforming products are controlled, and only compliant products are released to customers.

Responsibilities

Conduct quality inspections and testing of incoming stock, audits of outgoing products and additional audits throughout the production lifecycle.
Conduct environmental stress testing, accelerated aging tests and performance evaluations.
Provide technical quality support to Customer Support and internal teams.
Conduct supplier and customer visits where required to support quality assurance activities.
Report and advise on product quality data and investigate defects to drive corrective actions.
Work with Product Design and Engineering during new product development and product changes.
Maintain accurate and extensive technical files, quality records and compliance documentation.
Conduct visits to suppliers and customers as needed.

Key Facts

Title: QA Inspector

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire

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Position: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm - 30-minute lunch break

Glasdon Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

What we can offer you:

Competitive starting salary.
33 days paid holiday (rising to 38 with service).
Flexible holiday booking in 30-minute blocks.
Buy/sell up to 5 days holiday annually.
Performance bonuses.
Final salary pension scheme (after 2 years).
NEST pension scheme (from 3 months).
Life insurance (after 2 years).
Private health insurance (after 1 year).
Health cashback plan.
Sick pay scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Compassionate leave.
Relocation support loans.
Long service awards.
Subsidised on-site café and social space.
Free on-site parking.
Special occasion gifts.
Cycle to Work scheme.
On-site gym and changing facilities.
Team building activities.
Flexitime work pattern.
Company events.
EV charging points (at cost).
Paid charity days and fundraising events.
Social activities.
Career progression opportunities.
Skills development and professional study support.
Comprehensive training programmes.

Ideal Candidate

Essential Skills & Attributes

Commercial experience in quality assurance and/or quality control within a technical or manufacturing environment.
Experience of working with manufactured, tangible (non-FMCG) products.
Competent in the use of testing and inspection equipment (e.g. gauges, dimensional inspection, impact or performance testing).
Excellent IT skills, with strong literacy, numeracy, and analytical capability.
High attention to detail and the ability to accurately record and interpret quality data.
A confident, proactive approach, with effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Full, Clean UK Driving License.

Desirable

Familiar with TQMS, ISO 14001:2015 / 9001:2015, ESG, UN Sustainable Development Goals, environmental regulations, safety standards and supplier auditing.
Experience of supplier quality activities, including supplier audits or quality assessments.

Qualifications