Document Controller, Balaena Tyne
We are a looking for a Document Controller in this key role as part of our QHSE team who make sure we consistently deliver work that meets our rigorous safety and quality standards.
It's a great opportunity for someone who is familiar with document management within a quality management system. We're looking for someone who is detail oriented with a passion for precision!
Who are we?
With a combined workforce of over 2,000 employees and operations spanning Gibraltar, Padstow, Tyne, Birkenhead, and Falmouth, Balaena is one of the UK's most dynamic and regionally anchored maritime groups - combining industrial agility, innovation, and community partnership to support national resilience, commercial competitiveness, and sustainability across both naval and merchant ship sectors.
The integration of Balaena's modern facilities in Gibraltar and Padstow with APCL's infrastructure on Tyne, Birkenhead and Falmouth create one of the world's most capable ship repair and shipbuilding groups - with a network of 12 dry docks and strategic reach across the UK and the Mediterranean.
We respond quickly to defence and commercial requirements and deliver consistent quality and reliability to clients worldwide.
Using in-house capabilities to maintain tight project control we work closely together with our customers to deliver what they need, as they need it, when they need it.
And what will you do?
- You’ll support the Quality Manager to ensure that project manufacturing records are compiled and maintained throughout project lifecycle, collaborating cross functionally to ensure document accuracy
- Facilitating progressive document review, you’ll be compiling and approving MRBs (manufacturing record books) throughout project lifecycles
- When it comes to document registers, you’ll control and maintain them, including the project welding database
- Prior to customer inspections you’ll compile and forward evidence packs to them
- You’ll review documentation status against project status as well as notifications of inspections
- Reviewing internal inspection requests, you’ll check for accuracy
- Reports generated during manufacturing process will be collated by you to deadlines and you’ll check that they are legible and retained within the MRBs
- You’ll complete and submit weekly status trackers
And what are we looking for?
- Strong organisational skills while paying close attention to detail
- Knowledge of engineering documentation
- A passion for maintaining quality standards
- Exposure to root cause analysis would be great
- Familiarity with quality management systems
- Experience compiling quality documentation packages
Why join us?
- Personal Growth - This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while working with and learning from a team of experts from the marine and structural engineering industries. The chance to be part of a team making a real impact on the future of the business
- Financial Security - with important benefits like your Pension which includes a monthly employer contribution up to 4% and Life cover at 7 x your basic salary is part of your package.
- Healthy Living - We support healthy living and provide help when its needed. To ensure that you are able to take time off when you need it, we offer sick pay and to cover everyday health we have a health cash plan, which gives you access to money back on everyday healthcare costs. Your dental, optical and physiotherapy as well as wellness services including counselling sessions, digital mental health support, 24/7 virtual GP, and an EAP are included.
- Work-life Balance - We offer 25 days of annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays. Maternity, Paternity and Parental leave support you during those significant life changes, helping you to
balance your family responsibilities with work.
Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working here are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us.
You must also undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before your employment starts, which will include a basic DBS check.
Document Controller in South Shields employer: Balaena
Balaena is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Falmouth that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a strong commitment to sustainability and community partnership, we provide our Tug Engineers with competitive salaries, generous leave, and comprehensive benefits, all while fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation. Join us to be part of a leading maritime group where your skills will contribute to national resilience and commercial success.
