Quality Assistant

Howdens

The Role

Overview

Assist quality team with data, issue resolution, supplier assessments, and document control.

Key Responsibilities

  • site calibration
  • document control
  • supplier assessment
  • process measurements
  • issue resolution
  • customer complaints

Tasks

-Assisting in supporting site calibration and document control -Supporting goods in-supplier assessment and resolving customer complaints -Primarily supporting the Quality Inspector or Co-ordinator providing them with data and results from product or process measurements -Supporting in resolving issues within the manufacturing processes

Requirements

  • word
  • excel
  • quality experience
  • flt licence
  • nvq level2
  • time management

What You Bring

-Basic computer skills including Word and Excel -Previous experience in a quality environment -A FLT licence would be an advantage -Self-motivated and have a proactive approach to problem-solving -NVQ level 2 in manufacturing would be an advantage but is not essential -Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines -Night shift (Monday to Wednesday 4pm-2:30am, Thursday 4pm-2am)

Benefits

-25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional days -Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition -Competitive salary + shift allowance -Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12% -£34,509.80 per annum + £4,732.08 shift allowance -Staff discount -Free lunch at our onsite canteen and onsite car parking

The Company

About Howdens

-Designs, manufactures, and stocks kitchen cabinets, joinery items, flooring, appliances, and hardware from UK sites for in-stock reliability. -Supports professional builders with locally empowered service across the UK and Europe. -Typical projects include full kitchen fits for homeowners and supplying cabinetry and hardware for builders and developers. -Expanded by launching 11 new kitchen ranges and increasing in-house production of fronts and panels in 2024. -Distinctive for its trade-only, in-stock model and large-scale manufacturing of components in Yorkshire and Cheshire. -Lamona, an integrated kitchen appliance brand launched in 2007, marks expansion into appliances. -Holds a Royal Warrant as supplier of fitted kitchens to the Queen since 2015, highlighting its reputation for quality.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Buildings