QA/QC (Ad-Hoc) at Peterson, Heysham, Lancashire

QA/QC Inspector (Ad-hoc)

Company: Peterson and Control Union

Role Purpose

Provide ad-hoc QA/QC support to warehouse and operational activities, ensuring that client requirements, quality standards, documentation and safety procedures are followed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out goods-in and goods-out checks, verifying quantities, equipment condition and associated documentation.

• Inspect equipment and materials before dispatch to ensure they meet client and company requirements.

• Check, verify and endorse relevant certification, including material certificates, pressure test certificates, electrical/ATEX documentation and NDT reports.

• Ensure all inspection records, client documentation and certificates are accurately maintained and archived.

• Identify, report and assist with the resolution of non-conformances or discrepancies.

• Prepare equipment, materials and supporting documentation for shipment.

• Support warehouse operations and assist the Warehouse Supervisor with duties as required and within own competence.

• Maintain effective communication with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Support continuous improvement by identifying quality issues and responding to client feedback.

• Follow company procedures, client requirements and all applicable HSE policies.

• Participate in toolbox talks and safety activities, exercising stop-work authority where unsafe conditions or practices are identified.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a warehouse, stores or inspection environment.

• Basic understanding of QA/QC processes and inspection requirements.

• Familiarity with material certification, pressure testing, valves and associated technical documentation.

• Good attention to detail and document control skills.

• Basic knowledge of manual handling, COSHH and workplace safety.

• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word and SAP.

• Mechanical or electrical engineering knowledge or qualifications would be advantageous.

• Awareness of customs and shipping documentation.

Performance Expectations

• Accurate and timely completion of inspection activities.

• Equipment and documentation ready for dispatch in line with client requirements.

• Prompt identification and reporting of quality issues.

• Compliance with company, client and HSE procedures.

• Positive client feedback and effective teamwork.