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RKW Ltd is Europe’s leading distributor of Housewares and Household Electricals – and we’re looking to make a key appointment into our Quality Assurance team – in the role of QA Compliance Engineer.
We are seeking an individual to assist with all the company’s activities from a Quality Assurance and Regulatory perspective and to support the company in meeting its Quality and Regulatory objectives.
Suitable applicants will come from a Manufacturing or Wholesale / Distributionbackground – with extensive knowledge of Manufacturing standards and UK / International regulations, ideally in wired / electrical products.
Reporting to the QA Compliance Manager, your role will be predominantly focused on Compliance activities with key responsibilities in the maintaining of our regulatory requirements under the UKCA & CE Marking Directives for our products.
As we look to grow our business in different regions, you will need a hands-on approach and be flexible to differing regulatory needs around the world. If you have a go-an-extra-mile approach and want to play an instrumental role in the growth of the company, then you may be just the person we are looking for.
Part of the Sutton Venture Group, RKW was established in 1989 and has grown from strength to strength. We have ambitious growth plans and seek an ambitious candidate to help us continue to succeed and help us achieve our vision for the future.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Play a key role in assisting the Compliance Manager in ensuring that the compliance team completes the required tasks and within set deadlines.
* Monitoring progress of these tasks and supporting the team as and when required to meet targets.
* Assist and advise the Compliance Manager in ensuring correct systems are in place to meet legal requirements of the various worldwide markets where our goods are sold.
* Supporting departments across the company in providing information of forthcoming directive or regulation updates.
* Supporting the Quality team by providing support with test requirements and processes from within compliance standards
* Compiling product technical files through to completion in accordance with national regulations for the countries where goods are placed on the market.
* Communicate with suppliers to request test certification and reports in order to complete full product technical files.
* Assist the Compliance Manager with the company’s required Ethical compliance of our manufacturing partners. Experience of Ethical Audit Process’ including experience with using SEDEX or equivalent auditing body would be advantageous.
This list is not exclusive and support is expected with any duties within the department as dictated by the department management.
Skills and Desirables
* Prior experience maintaining product technical files to comply with CE & UKCA marking directives.
* Good knowledge of the UKCA & CE marking directives and other relevant worldwide product legislation
* A track record with regulatory and quality assurance
* Team player who is comfortable working as part of a small close-knit team
* Good reporting and communication skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Able to work as part of a team or on own initiative as required.
* Able to work under pressure, working to deadlines and targets using time management.
* Good communication skills via email and telephone
Company Benefits
* 33 days' annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Free parking on all sites
* Complimentary drinks
* Canteen facilities which include vending machines supplying hot and cold snacks
* Staff discount on all our products
* Employee Assistant Program
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Training and development
* Eye care allowance
* Exclusive discounts on cinema, holidays, days out, eating out and much more.
* Long service incentives and rewards
Come and join us to celebrate 35 years of business –
If you feel you have the right background and experience to carry out this busy role, we look forward to hearing from you, please apply now or send your CV toRecruitment@rkwltd.com
*Notice to agencies. R K Wholesale Limited (the Company) will not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies, search firms, or independent agents for this available role. Resumes submitted without vacancy-specific authorisation and valid signed agreement in place will become the sole property of the Company. Therefore, no fee will be payable should a candidate be hired as a result of an unsolicited agency, search firm or independent agent's referral. *
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