Quality Assistant

Overview

Job Title:

Quality Assistant
Salary: £25k-£30k

Location:

Warmley, Bristol
This is a fixed 1 year contract

Syntech Recruitment are currently working with a long-standing client who are looking to expand their team and are looking for a Quality Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world leader within calibration and metrology and to build and develop your skills.

• Experience in a quality-related role, preferably within a regulated environment.

• Basic understanding of quality management systems such as ISO/IEC 9001 & ISO/IEC 17025.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to train and mentor staff.

• Knowledge of QMS principles and ISO 9001 (or other relevant quality standards).
• Strong administrative skills, including document control experience.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Assist in maintaining and updating QMS documentation, including policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and tracking corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with ISO 9001 (or other relevant quality standards) and assist in implementing quality improvements.
• Manage document control, ensuring all quality records are up-to-date and properly stored.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action processes.
• Generate and analyze quality reports to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in handling customer complaints and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Perform administrative tasks related to the QMS, such as scheduling meetings and updating databases.

• Ensure the company's Quality Management System is defined, implemented, audited, and monitored to comply with customers  quality standards as well as BS EN ISO 9001 & BS EN ISO 17025.
• Work closely with the Technical, Quality & Risk Manager and other departments to identify and address issues.
• Maintain the Quality Manual and all documents within the quality system.
• Identify deviations from the quality management system or laboratory procedures.
• Ensure the integrity of the management system is maintained during changes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures using key performance indicators.
• Record and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to address quality issues.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of quality assurance activities.
• Participate in the development and review of quality control procedures and policies.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor supplier quality to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve quality and reduce costs.

Syntech Recruitment Limited:
We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers