Quality Advisor at Galliford Try

Newcastle-under-Lyme, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Management, ISO 9001, Quality Inspection, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Engineering Drawings, Technical Requirements, Auditing, IT Systems, Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Organizational Skills, Adaptability, Professional Development

Industry

Construction

Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Role: Quality Advisor Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme This role plays a key part in ensuring product and process quality through practical inspection activities alongside the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS). The Quality Advisor supports both operational quality control and strategic quality initiatives, helping to ensure compliance with applicable standards, promoting continuous improvement, and embedding a positive and proactive quality culture across the organisation. What you'll be doing: * Carry out and support inspection activities across incoming materials, in-process work, and finished products, ensuring compliance with specifications, drawings, and standards. Maintain accurate quality records and manage non-conforming products. * Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards. * Investigate non-conformances using structured root cause analysis methods and support the implementation of effective corrective actions. Review quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. * Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring readiness, tracking actions, and supporting compliance with quality, environmental, and health & safety requirements. * Work with project teams, customers, and suppliers to support quality planning, resolve issues, and ensure requirements are clearly understood and met. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, promoting a proactive, inclusive quality culture and supporting best practice across operations. * Maintain calibration systems and support the control of inspection and test equipment. About you: You will bring relevant experience and a collaborative approach, along with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Experience and Knowledge * Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment. * Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and auditable management systems. * Experience in both quality inspection and quality management. * Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements. * Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies. * Experience contributing to continuous improvement activities. * Familiarity with Integrated Management System auditing. * Confident using IT systems, including tools such as Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint. Qualifications * HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3 or above, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Quality, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered. Skills and Attributes * Ability to organise and prioritise work to meet deadlines. * Strong communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise reports. * Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, and suppliers. * Confidence in understanding and applying procedures, regulations, and technical information. * Commitment to ongoing professional development. * A positive, adaptable approach to change and evolving priorities. What We Can Offer in Return: With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.  We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.  We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential. Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged. Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team. Our Benefits: We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary. * Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays * A wide range of corporate discounts * Cycle to Work schemes * Comprehensive pension plan * Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme * Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it * Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role About us: Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value. For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk Additional Information: Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.   We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.  Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview. A full job description for this role is available upon request. #LI-CG1

Responsibilities

The Quality Advisor ensures product and process quality through inspection activities and supports the development and improvement of the Quality Management System. They also assist with audits and promote a proactive quality culture across the organization.