<div class="rowDynamicLinks" id="GlobalContentHeaderTitle1"><div class="col my-4"><p class="m-0"><strong>The Vacancy</strong></p></div> </div><div class="container PLACEHOLDER"><div class="row PLACEHOLDER"><div class="col-sm-12 p-0"><p>🌟 <strong>Electrify Your Career with Poundstretcher!</strong> 🌟</p><p>🚀 <strong>Join Us as a QA Technologist (Electrical)</strong> 🚀</p><p>🔌 <strong>Spark Innovation, Ensure Quality, and Power Up Your Potential!</strong> 🔌<br>&nbsp;</p><p>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, you'll ensure our electrical products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance with UK/EU regulations.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Quality and Safety Assurance:</strong> Ensure all electrical products meet UK and EU safety standards, including bespoke items.</li><li><strong>Technical Assessments:</strong> Evaluate products against safety regulations and industry standards.</li><li><strong>Testing Requirements:</strong> Research and recommend testing protocols to guarantee legislative compliance.</li><li><strong>Technical Documentation:</strong> Maintain detailed technical files to ensure the safety of imported goods.</li><li><strong>Artwork and Labeling Approval:</strong> Review and approve product artwork, manuals, and labels to ensure legal compliance.</li><li><strong>Industry Knowledge:</strong> Stay updated on the latest industry trends and regulations, sharing insights across the team.</li><li><strong>External Coordination:</strong> Collaborate with external labs, suppliers, and our Far East sourcing team to ensure product quality.</li><li><strong>Problem Solving:</strong> Address customer complaints and resolve non-conformance issues swiftly.</li><li><strong>Global Engagement:</strong> Occasional travel to China to oversee product quality and supplier compliance.</li></ul><p><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Product Knowledge:</strong> Expertise in electrical categories like SDAs, heating, cooling, lighting, and home/garden products.</li><li><strong>Regulatory Expertise:</strong> Strong understanding of UK/EU electrical standards and regulations.</li><li><strong>Commercial Awareness:</strong> Ability to assess the commercial impact of quality and safety decisions.</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Proven track record in product development or quality assurance within a retail environment.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Clear and effective communication skills, especially for conveying technical details to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li><strong>Organizational Skills:</strong> Strong time management and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li><strong>Technical Background:</strong> At least 12 months in a technical or QA role within the electrical category, ideally in a retail or testing environment.</li><li><strong>Education:</strong> A relevant degree or equivalent technical qualification/experience is preferred.</li><li><strong>Bonus Skills:</strong> Experience in other product areas (chemicals, toys, textiles) is a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Poundstretcher?</strong> Be part of a leading retailer where your expertise will directly impact our success. If you’re passionate about quality assurance in the electrical sector and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!</p></div></div></div><script>$("a").addClass('[@hereToChangeLinkClass@]');</script> <div class="rowDynamicLinks" id="GlobalContentHeaderTitle2"><div class="col my-4"><p class="m-0"><strong>The Company</strong></p></div> </div><div class="container "><div class="row "><div class="col-sm-12 p-0"><p>Established in 1981 Poundstretcher is a leading variety discount retailer for quality food, toiletries, garden essentials, and&nbsp;home-ware&nbsp;brands.&nbsp;</p><p>Offering over 5,000 products at some of the lowest prices on the high street, Poundstretcher stores provide shoppers with an incredible selection of value for money items.</p><p>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, children’s toys, and so much more. We even have a wide selection of pet care products within our “Pet Hut” section.&nbsp;</p><p>For money-conscious 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. &nbsp;</p><p>With Poundstretcher, you can be confident that you are getting the best deals, making your budget go further without sacrificing on quality or style.&nbsp;</p><p>Employing over 6000 people nationwide across the brand's chain of outlets, Poundstretcher aims to offer great customer service and a quality selection of products at all of our stores across the UK.&nbsp;</p></script>