Overview
Quality Assurance Jobs in Wakefield, England, UK at Route 1
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized
Quality Assurance
Officer on behalf of our client, an import, warehousing and distribution business. As a
Quality Assurance
Officer you will be focused on ensuring the safety and compliance of goods in accordance with UK and EU regulations. You will be dealing with toys and other children’s goods, therefore knowledge and interest in toy safety regulations are highly desireable.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Ensuring all products meet UK and EU safety standards
* Reviewing and interpreting safety standards, regulations, and product documentation to ensure compliance with UK/EU legislation
* Maintaining and updating compliance records for all products, ensuring documentation is complete and
up-to-date
* Preparing product safety reports and liaising with manufacturers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.
* Conducting internal audits and inspections to verify that goods meet the necessary safety standards
* Tracking regulatory changes and new guidelines, updating the buying team on any relevant changes
* Investigating safety incidents or product recalls and generating reports
* Actively engaging in the day-to-day activities of the business
As a
Quality Assurance
Officer you will have:
* Knowledge or interest in toy safety regulations, standards, and testing requirements (e.g., EN71).
* Prior experience in compliance,
quality assurance
, or safety management
* Strong
attention to detail
with the ability to interpret complex regulations.
* Excellent written and verbal
communication skills
.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Familiarity with product compliance databases or safety management systems is a plus.
* Good
problem-solving skills
and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Personal
Competencies:
* Proactive, meticulous, and highly organized.
* Ability to work as a team in a small  medium company.
* Passionate about ensuring safety and compliance.
* Strong
analytical skills
and a keen eye for detail.
* Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
* Well informed about safety regulations and industry standards.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay:
From £28,000.00 per year.
The company offers on site parking
Title: Quality Assurance
Company: Route 1
Location: Wakefield, England, UK
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector, QA Specialist / Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist)
