Quality Inspector
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Position Overview & Specifications
Howdens are recruiting a Quality Inspector to join our team as part of our new paint to order service in Thorne, South Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity that will contribute to our continued success and will enable us to deliver our forecasted growth and extend our service to our customers.
Pay rate and shift pattern:
- £16.28 per hour and monthly production bonus
- Days based role (Monday to Thursday 7:30am–4pm, Friday 6am-2pm). The shift pattern could change as the project develops
What you’ll be doing…
- Identifying and supporting the resolution of issues within our manufacturing processes
- Inspecting and reporting against incoming materials against specification
- Creating schedules, conduct and report internal product/process compliance audits and repeatability
- Communicating with external suppliers and assist in the resolution of customer complaints
- Monitoring key aspects of quality compliance and championing quality improvement initiatives
What we’re looking for…
- Experience in a manufacturing or quality environment
- Strong organisational, communication and influencing skills
- Interpretation of drawings and technical/quality specifications
- Knowledge & understanding of ISO9001 quality standard (desirable)
What we can offer:
- Meal allowance
- 24 days + bank holidays per year & opportunity to buy extra holidays
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- Monthly productivity bonus
- A brand-new factory operation using state of the art machinery
About Howdens
Howdens is a successful organisation with a headcount of over 11,000 people across the UK and Europe. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. Join our rewarding organisation recognised in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Consumer Product Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Quality Inspector roles across Howdens Joinery Co.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Consumer Product Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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