Quality Operative (Blyth)

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

JOB PURPOSE

Burberry is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Operative to join our team in the Blyth Centre.  In this position, you will be multi-skilled in all aspects of the Quality team, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end process. You will play a key role in ensuring that our products meet Burberry’s high standards, contributing to the overall efficiency and excellence of our operations.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) inspections across all product categories within the hub, including apparel, leather goods, footwear, and accessories.

• Perform AQL inspections at UK-based vendor facilities prior to shipments arriving at the hub.

• Carry out personalisation services for digital orders, including:

  • Leather embossing

  • Fragrance engraving

  • Embroidery

• Inspect and assess returned items from stores, identifying damage and determining next steps.

• Undertake repair and recovery of damaged items to maintain product quality and extend lifecycle.

• Deliver aftercare services, including the repair and refresh of products for clients and employees.

• Assist the Inventory Controller with stock management activities:

  • Picking and putting away stock

  • Stock reconciliation and organisation

• Support the Team Leader with data entry and reporting tasks.

• Collaborate with the wider Quality team in London, contributing to SOFTs engineering product sign-off processes.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Experience in warehouse or production environments, with repair/recovery skills and SAP knowledge desirable but not essential

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based setting

• Computer literate with strong communication skills

• Confident operating machinery and handling product personalisation tasks

• Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and Health & Safety

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.