At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate quality management systems and support health & safety compliance in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading specialist team in Kettering focused on quality and technical excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, life assurance, and full training opportunities.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a UKAS-accredited environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in quality management and make a real impact in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: A-levels or equivalent, with a keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 22712 - 27759 £ per year.
Location: Kettering, UK
Salary: Up to £25,235 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Interaction Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Furniture & Floor Coverings Systems Co-ordinator to join their specialist technical team in Kettering. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual to develop their career within a specialist testing and quality environment.
The successful candidate will work across the Furniture and Floor Coverings business areas, supporting the maintenance and development of quality management and health & safety systems. The role will involve working within a UKAS-accredited ISO 17025 quality management system, with full training provided where required.
The Role
- Maintaining and improving quality-related documentation and records
- Managing calibration certificates, equipment maintenance records, certificates of conformity and standard reference materials
- Supporting gap analysis, software validations and spreadsheet validations
- Performing calibrations, drift analysis and risk assessments
- Supporting witnessed assessments and uncertainty of measurement budgets
- Managing check testing and trial participation
- Supporting annual UKAS audits, including organising auditors and coordinating evidence for improvement actions
- Coordinating ISO 17025 accreditation schedule extensions where applicable
- Assisting with the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures
- Working alongside the Health, Safety & Environmental Manager and senior business area managers to ensure health & safety requirements are met
- Maintaining personal training and competency records
- Purchasing and verifying standard materials
- Completing COSHH records where required
- Working to agreed deadlines while responding effectively to changing priorities
About You
We are looking for someone with a strong eye for detail, excellent organisational skills and an interest in quality systems and technical compliance.
Essential requirements:
- A-levels or equivalent, including Mathematics
- Previous experience working within a quality environment
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Highly motivated, reliable and flexible in responding to changing deadlines and priorities
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately
- Able to work independently and in an organised manner
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time-management skills
- Good Microsoft Office skills
- Strong teamworking abilities
- Understanding of the importance of working within a quality system
- Good problem-solving skills
Desirable:
- Experience implementing or maintaining quality management systems such as ISO 17025 or ISO 9001
- Knowledge or understanding of Health & Safety procedures
- Ability to learn new skills quickly
- Customer-focused approach
- Previous problem-solving experience
- Further education qualifications
What's on Offer?
- Salary of up to £25,235 per annum
- 37.5-hour working week
- 25–28 days' annual leave, dependent on length of service
- Life assurance
- Group personal pension plan
- Income protection
- Free on-site parking
- Full training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to build specialist experience within quality management, accreditation and technical compliance
Recruitment Process
Closing date: 2nd September 2026
First-stage interviews: 4th September 2026 – MS Teams
Second-stage interviews: 9th September 2026 – In person
If you have previous quality experience, excellent attention to detail and are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist technical environment, apply today with your CV or contact Interaction Recruitment for further information.
Furniture & Floor Coverings Systems Co-ordinator employer: Interaction Recruitment
Interaction Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee well-being. With competitive pay and flexible shifts, this role in Gateshead provides opportunities for personal growth and skill development, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a dynamic environment.
