Are you a passionate and motivated Quality Control Operative who would like to help with the production of market-leading performance supports for strength sports and powerlifting? If so, we would like to hear from you. At SBD we value our employees, and we pride ourselves in providing a workplace that fosters not only a healthy lifestyle, but also creates a culture of creativity and innovation. We like to see our team progress and succeed in their own personal goals as well as accomplishing organisational goals by accepting ownership for new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
THE OPPORTUNITY
To support our ambitions at SBD, we are seeking a Quality Inspector to further support the Belts QC team in manufacturing market-leading strength products. Will be able to work as part of a team or autonomously and to contribute to cross-departmental collaborations. Your personality is important and finding a good cultural fit who can add value, is high on our agenda when it comes to recruitment.
Quality Inspector roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Completing all tasks assigned by management, ensuring all products are of high quality and are in line with safety processes and procedures
* Advising operational teams and colleagues on product standards and specifications
* Trimming and making amendments to items as and when needed
* Identifying and eliminating any quality problems to ensure that all requirements are met, which will include supporting with internal audits
* Ensuring that the external customers' products are to the required standard with no errors and full traceability
* Minimising and preventing the loss of sales and profit due to product recall
* Complete daily assessments of products from each production run and then communicate the results and actions of these panels to the manager, team leaders and/or appropriate worker
* As well as the above, you will have the ability to flexibly support all areas of the business where required, to ensure that service levels are consistently met.
THE SKILLS
We encourage you to apply if you are someone who can demonstrate the following:
* Competence and accuracy in all machining processes including work handling and own personal health and safety
* Excellent communication skills
* Computer literate
* Uses own initiative and is comfortable making suggestions for improvement
* Able to work to deadlines
* Strong teamwork
* Good numeracy skills
THE COMPANY
SBD is a global sportswear brand, designing and manufacturing market-leading performance products for strength sports. Our team is proud to craft all our products in the United Kingdom, with the majority fully manufactured at our headquarters on the Advanced Manufacturing Park, Rotherham. Our commitment to quality has seen our products become the standard among strength athletes in gyms across the world, including those competing in the World's Strongest Man and the IPF World Powerlifting Championships.
2022 Business of the Year for the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce
2022 Business of the Year for the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
2023 Winner Outstanding Contribution to Employee Health & Wellbeing for the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce
2024 Manufacturer of the Year (under £25m) Made in Sheffield Awards
2024 Kings Award for Enterprise
2024 'Be Well at Work' Gold
THE BENEFITS
* New SBD Headquarters – Join us in our state-of-the-art building. A dynamic space designed for innovation, collaboration and sustainable growth
* Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch – Enjoy a delicious selection of food served fresh daily so you can save time & money and focus on your best work
* Casual Dress Code – Allowing you to work comfortably and be yourself
* Free Onsite Parking – Priority spaces go to those who car share too
* Performance Related Bonus – Directly linking the success of SBD to your earnings
* 33 Days' Holiday including Bank Holidays – Providing flexibility for your personal life and well – deserved breaks
* Employee Assistance Programme – Your wellbeing matters to us, so our EAP provides a wealth of resources and professional support for any of life's challenges
* 40% Staff Discount – Letting you experience our quality firsthand for less
* Strength Sports Event Tickets – Help us to celebrate the power and dedication we admire across the disciplines, live
* Employee Referral Scheme – Get rewarded handsomely through our generous employee referral scheme when you help us find more great talent
* Early finish on a Friday - this role finishes at 1pm on a Friday
HOURS: 40 hours per week (Monday - Thursday: 7am-4pm, Friday: 7am - 1pm)
SALARY: £25, 396.80
LOCATION: Unit 2b Lanchester Way, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Waverley, S60 5FX
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We are also dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of their background, beliefs, or any other protected characteristic.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,396.80 per year
Work Location: In person