Poundstretcher is looking for a talented QA Technologist (Electrical) to join our technical team at our Head Office in Kirby Leicester. In this key role youll ensure our electrical products meet the highest standards of quality safety and compliance with UK/EU regulations.
What Youll Do:
+ Quality and Safety Assurance: Ensure all electrical products meet UK and EU safety standards including bespoke items.
+ Technical Assessments: Evaluate products against safety regulations and industry standards.
+ Testing Requirements: Research and recommend testing protocols to guarantee legislative compliance.
+ Technical Documentation: Maintain detailed technical files to ensure the safety of imported goods.
+ Artwork and Labeling Approval: Review and approve product artwork manuals and labels to ensure legal compliance.
+ Industry Knowledge: Stay updated on the latest industry trends and regulations sharing insights across the team.
+ External Coordination: Collaborate with external labs suppliers and our Far East sourcing team to ensure product quality.
+ Problem Solving: Address customer complaints and resolve nonconformance issues swiftly.
+ Global Engagement: Occasional travel to China to oversee product quality and supplier compliance.

+ Product Knowledge: Expertise in electrical categories like SDAs heating cooling lighting and home/garden products.
+ Regulatory Expertise: Strong understanding of UK/EU electrical standards and regulations.
+ Commercial Awareness: Ability to assess the commercial impact of quality and safety decisions.
+ Experience: Proven track record in product development or quality assurance within a retail environment.
+ Communication: Clear and effective communication skills especially for conveying technical details to nontechnical stakeholders.
+ Organizational Skills: Strong time management and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
+ Technical Background: At least 12 months in a technical or QA role within the electrical category ideally in a retail or testing environment.
+ Education: A relevant degree or equivalent technical qualification/experience is preferred.
+ Bonus Skills: Experience in other product areas (chemicals toys textiles) is a plus.

Established in 1981 Poundstretcher is a leading variety discount retailer for quality food toiletries garden essentials andhomewarebrands.
Offering over 5000 products at some of the lowest prices on the high street Poundstretcher stores provide shoppers with an incredible selection of value for money items.
With over 400 stores nationwide across our brands Poundstretcher stocks a huge selection of great value products at competitive prices including cleaning supplies kitchenware bedding bathroom products furniture electric goods childrens toys and so much more. We even have a wide selection of pet care products within our Pet Hut section.
For moneyconscious grocery shoppers Poundstretcher also offers great value prices on everyday big brand items such as food toiletries and household goods along with a great range of fantastic seasonal goods.
With Poundstretcher you can be confident that you are getting the best deals making your budget go further without sacrificing on quality or style.
Employing over 6000 people nationwide across the brands chain of outlets Poundstretcher aims to offer great customer service and a quality selection of products at all of our stores across the UK.
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