Quality Assistant - Hard & Softlines

This is an exciting time to join one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK. Aldi’s own brand is at the heart of our business model. We are committed to delivering on quality at a great price to our customers at a time they need this most. This is an opportunity to play an integral part in delivering great products for customers is huge and we are committed to accelerating our growth.

As a Quality Assurance Assistant, you will be part of a team that is accountable for making sure that Aldi products meet our high specifications by driving a culture of quality across our supply base.

You will have experience in hardline consumer goods quality assurance, liaising with suppliers and Buying teams to communicate on product issues, routine due diligence, customer complaints and continuous improvement. Important to the role is being a confident communicator with the ability to network at all levels within Aldi. Being a team player means you will naturally fit well with our Aldi culture.

You will need to demonstrate that you can pro-actively manage your area of responsibility and assist in developing and maintaining quality management systems. This is a key support role within the Quality Assurance team, and you will be required to operate at pace and with leadership. If you have a passion for product safety, quality, and innovation, then this is the role for you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop within the business and play a key part in shaping the future of Aldi globally. Ready for more? Apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role:

• Provide relevant hardlines and softlines technical support to all relevant Buying teams.
• Quality assurance of product categories such as electricals, toys, cookware, bakeware, tableware, food contact items, etc.
• Clearly and concisely communicate technical information to relevant stakeholders.
• Directly manage the complaints and Fit for Use systems ensuring alignment with Aldi policies and processes.
• Manage all key administration related to hardlines and softlines QA, including but not limited to: invoicing, budgeting, meeting mins and agendas, contributing to policies and process development, and Buying Director updates.
• Cross functional working with commercial teams/other business functions

About You

• Previous experience in working in a Quality Assurance role
• Experience of Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) inspection criteria in relation to ISO 2859-1
• Experience of consumer goods compliance requirements for the UK and EU
• Knowledge of test methods used to ensure product compliance
• Practical knowledge of consumer goods manufacture
• Understanding of risk assessment methods for consumer goods
• Understand the labelling and marking requirements
• Able to work independently and part of a team
• Confident, professional, and articulate
• Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Computer Literate: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• High level of attention to detail
• Calm under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

What You’ll get in Return

• Salary from £36,080 rising to £42,135
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• In office flexi-time
• Full training provided
• Pension scheme
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
• Company sick pay scheme
• Company maternity and adoption pay after 1 year and paternity leave pay after 2 years
  Long service rewards
• Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
• Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

If you’re ready to join an award-winning business that celebrates everyone's achievements, offers competitive pay and creates great working environments, apply today!