Quality Inspector in Oxford

Location: Oxford
Salary: £200.00 per hour
Recruiter: Churchill Retirement Living
Job Hours: Full-time

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  • Job Title:Quality Inspector (Construction)
  • Location:Oxfordshire, with travel to our developments throughout the UK. There maybe the requirement for overnight stays as part of your working week.
  • Reward & Benefits:Competitive salary, Company Car or Car Allowance and excellent Colleague benefits.
  • About us

    We are Churchill Retirement Living, the fastest growing company in the UK retirement house building sector and we’re looking for people like you.

    We’re a family-run, privately-owned business and we’re going places. We’re proud of what we do, and the people we work with. We have ambitious growth plans for the future, now employing 700 people and growing all the time.

    We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, purpose-built one and two bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind and independence.

    We’ve won a host of awards; including being recognised by The Sunday Times as the 02nd Best Company to Work For in the UK and we were the first ever retirement living specialist ever to be crowned overall ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ by the WhatHouse? Awards.

    About the role

    We’re looking for an experienced and diligent Quality Inspector to ensure our company standards and specifications are met across all new developments.

    You’ll be responsible for inspecting apartments before they are handed over to the sales team and ultimately our customers. Your goal is to certify that owners receive the highest quality apartment, whilst protecting company reputation and award-winning status. You’ll work closely with the regional construction teams to coordinate inspections in a timely manner.

    We're always looking for ways to continually improve and you’ll be a key part of this by providing feedback, advice, and solutions to our construction teams and the wider business.

    Your role sits within our Customer Service department, reporting to the Head of Customer Services you’ll work with our Quality Supervisor and alongside an additional Quality Inspector.

    By its nature this role will involve extensive travel and overnight stays to make the most of your diary and working week.

    Hours:Monday to Thursday 9.00 – 5.30 and Friday 9.00 – 5.00

    About you

    Our ideal Quality Inspector will have a background in residential construction, such as an Assistant Site Manager or Finishing Foreman. You’ll take immense pride in your work, have an eye for detail and take conscientious approach.

    It is important that you understand construction processes, timelines, and standards. If you have any trade experience, previously within your career this will be advantageous.

    We’re looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is self-motivated, organised, diplomatic, and thrives in a busy role. You’ll be a confident computer user, including Microsoft Office packages and be comfortable learning new systems.

    A full UK driving licence is essential, due to the travel involved in this position.

    This is a great opportunity for someone to be part of a highly regarding team, using your experience and knowledge to make a difference every day.

    How you’ll be rewarded

  • Competitive salary
  • Cash for Car benefit or Company Car
  • Additional day off for your birthday
  • Annual holiday entitlement - 24 days + Bank Holidays
  • Health Screening
  • Private Medical
  • Group Personal Pension Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Colleague Introduction reward scheme
  • Eye Care Reimbursement
  • £200 John Lewis vouchers for expectant parents
  • Land Introduction Bonus
  • Thorough induction and ongoing training
  • Charity first company with own fund matching programme
  • Join the Churchill family and be part of an ambitious and successful business who value and appreciate their people. Apply today!

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    About Churchill Retirement Living


    Churchill Retirement Living is an award-winning, privately owned and family run British company, voted Most Outstanding Retirement Housing Operator in the UK for eight years running.

    We have built over 160 retirement living developments across the country. Headquartered in Ringwood, Hampshire and with regional offices in Byfleet, St Albans, Bromsgrove and Warrington, and a satellite office in Exeter.

    We specialise exclusively in developing attractive, purpose-built one and two bedroom retirement apartments in the UK. Our retirement developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and replace them with a new lifestyle that provides security, peace of mind and independence.

    Our success is built primarily upon the people who work for and with Churchill Retirement Living and in 2019 we are immensely proud to announce that we have been ranked as the 2nd Best Company to Work for in the UK in the Sunday Times Top 100 list - up two places from 2018 and our best ranking to date!

    In 2016, we also won the coveted Housebuilder of the Year from WhatHouse? This is the most highly respected accolade in the housebuilding industry and we are the first retirement specialist to win the award. 2019 also saw us scoop Gold for Best Medium Housebuilder - a testament to the hard work and dedication shown by our Colleagues at all levels.

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