Job Title: Quality Assistant
As Quality Assistant, you will possess excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of Quality Assurance Principles and systems, and the ability to navigate complex situations with a focus on delivering outstanding service in a fast-paced environment.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Knowledge of relevant QHSE standards
* Proficiency in QHSE systems
* Fully proficient in computer programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Willing to work hands-on at all levels
* Good problem identification and solving skills
* Flexible approach to travel and working hours
* Experience in the QHSE agenda within laboratory facilities
* Self-motivated, driven, and ambitious, aiming to play a pivotal role in our operations
About the Opportunity
The Quality Assistant role focuses on maintaining and developing systems and procedures in collaboration with the QHSE Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. You will serve as a resource for management to provide advice on best practices related to health and safety.
Key Activities:
* Collaborate with the QHSE Manager as the UKAS point of contact for compliance and accreditation requirements, oversee UKAS audits, and address improvement actions and non-compliance issues.
* Participate proactively in the Quality Systems team, maintaining good relationships with the laboratory team.
* Support the QHSE Manager in maintaining and updating the Quality Management Systems, communicating changes to relevant staff.
* Act as an internal quality auditor, nominating additional auditors as needed.
* Assist operational units with calibration and servicing of equipment.
* Maintain a register of current and upcoming health and safety legislation and interpret key standards.
* Develop training materials and audit programs for Health, Safety, and Quality Management systems, identifying training needs.
* Ensure the Health and Safety Policy is implemented, including reporting incidents, conducting safety inspections, and leading toolbox talks.
* Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and root causes, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
* Review results of proficiency tests/schemes.
* Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, delegating as appropriate.
* Hold safety meetings with management, safety representatives, and first aiders.
* Ensure risk assessments are documented and accessible.
* Assist in producing operational budgets related to QHSE.
What We Offer
Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring colleagues. We value diversity and work together with precision, pace, and passion to make the world Ever Better, ensuring product and service quality, safety, and sustainability worldwide.
* Global development and career opportunities
* Work in a motivated team within a dynamic environment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.
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