Quality Inspector at Mulberry (Bridgwater, United Kingdom)
Mulberry· Bridgwater, United Kingdom· £13/hr·
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Job description
Born in 1971, the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset, England. For more than fifty years, Mulberry has been a British lifestyle brand, internationally acclaimed for quality and design capturing the Mulberry Spirit.
Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception, in recognition of our purpose-driven approach, in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.
Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. To do this our people are honest, dynamic, and community spirited.
If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.
As a Quality Inspector, you will work individually or as part of a team to support the manufacturing of leather goods and to provide assistance to the production line where and whenever required. Craftspeople should ensure the highest quality standards are achieved.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspection and Packing – identifying faults and packing bags
- Follow instruction and monitor work practices to ensure that our products are made to agreed specifications.
- Adhere to quality procedures following our quality guidelines.
- Ensure continuous production is maintained.
- Operate equipment and machinery in a responsible manner, in line with the Health & Safety policy.
- Maintain hourly work output paperwork for Supervisors to approve.
- Assist in the setup of future production lines and procedures.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Carry out specific production duties as and when required
BRAND
- Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours
- Act as an ambassador for the Mulberry brand and exhibits passion in all aspects of the role
- Positively communicates about the Brand at all times
You are:
- A team player!
- Reliable
- Committed
- Driven by targets
- A perfectionist
What we will do for you:
- 4 day working week!
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Competitive basic salary
- Bonus
- Exclusive access to staff sales
- Pension Contributions & Life Assurance
- Free parking
- Subsidised staff canteen
- Training and development opportunities
- x2 paid volunteering days per year
- Access to Help@Hand - a wellbeing service featuring remote GP appointments, mental health support, physiotherapy, personal training & retail discounts
Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, skills or experience and as they relate to the particular role. If you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best, please email us at talent@mulberry.com.
Why work at Mulberry
- Culture & Values: The company emphasizes a community feel rooted in its family business origins. Employee values are "Be Open, Be Bold, Be Imaginative, Be Responsible."
- Sustainability Leadership: Working for a company that is a certified B Corp and is actively working towards regenerative and circular practices is a significant draw for mission-driven talent.
- Craftsmanship & Heritage: Unique opportunities to work in a business with deep roots in British manufacturing. The award-winning apprenticeship program in Leather Goods Manufacturing offers a rare path into skilled craft roles.
- Work Policy: Roles are primarily on-site, particularly in factories (Somerset) and the design studio (London). Some office-based roles in London offer a hybrid working pattern.
- Global Opportunities: With offices in London, New York, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, and stores in over 25 countries, there are potential opportunities for international career development.
- Learning & Development: A strong tradition of internal progression, especially from the apprenticeship program into roles across product development, planning, and market support.