About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Manager to join our busy team at B.E. Wedge Ltd, based in Willenhall, WV13 1RZ. We are part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, a successful family-owned business offering secure employment to its employees for over 150 years. We have 15 sites nationwide and apply corrosion protection to all the steel you regularly see around you such as street furniture, lampposts, bridge beams, small bracketry and even football stadiums through our galvanizing process.
You won’t just be joining a business; you’ll be part of a group that can offer you opportunities and development for the whole of your career!
We pride ourselves on caring for each other, with fairness and trust at our core. If you have similar values, you might find us to be a great place to work.
What's the role?
As a Quality Manager you will help to deliver our Company’s vision of being the UK’s “Galvanizer of choice” through championing high-quality products and service to all our customers. Using corrective actions, 5 why’s, DAMIC and 8D techniques you will evaluate quality performance.
Main duties include:
- Performing quality compliance audits on the finished product, reporting and analysing the data.
- Manage the site Quality Management System, as part of the organisation’s ISO 9001 accreditation.
- Manage the chemical and metallurgical process line.
- Monitor and manage the complaints system, looking for opportunities to improve quality and service.
- Champion the use of structured problem solving (e.g., corrective action system, 5 Why, 8D)
- Provide technical support and guidance.
- Maintain and calibrate measuring equipment.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
- Manage the site Environmental Management System, as part of the organisation’s ISO 140001 accreditation.
- Liaising with customers and customer visits.
- Develop and manage working practices (SOPs)
- Ensure site document control
- Facilitating Continuous Improvements meetings.
Who would suit this role?
You will be analytical and able to continuously improve processes to provide the best quality.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
Knowledge of the galvanizing process, ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 is advantageous but not essential.
What are the benefits?
- A permanent 40-hour contract, with an annual salary of up to £40,000.00 depending on experience.
- Seasonal bonus usually paid every July and December.
- Secure employment with a longstanding supportive business with opportunity for advancement.
- Annual pay reviews.
- 25 days holiday (plus statutory days – so 33 in total) per calendar year – 5 days more than the legal requirement.
- Enhanced pay for other leave (paternity, maternity etc).
- Defined benefit pension - Final Salary Pension Scheme.
- Private medical insurance
- Employment protection and death in service cover for employees – paying out up to 3x annual salary.
- Employee Assistance Programme – offering free wellbeing (mental and physical) and financial advice and support.
- Employee discount scheme including restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Annual free flu vaccinations.
- Long service awards.
- Company share purchase opportunity.
- Free parking.
Hours?
Working Monday to Friday - working hours to be agreed with your line manager (usually worked in 8-hour slots at some point between 07:00 and 18:00).
How to apply?
If this sounds like a job that might be right for you, please click apply or apply on our career page at www.wedge-galv.co.uk.
Wedge Group Galvanizing is an equal opportunities employer; we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone is valued and welcomed.
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Willenhall WV13 1RZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have any experience in quality control, quality management or a similar field? Please feel free to capture any relevant experience here from related roles.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
