Tipi Quality Controller

**THE TIPI COMPANY**

**Tipi Quality Controller**

**Job role & responsibilities**

At The Tipi Company, we're a close-knit family-run business crafting breathtaking giant event tipis. Our passion lies in creating innovative outdoor event solutions not just for wedding and event venues, but also for adventure and family theme parks, zoos and animal centers, schools & nurseries, golf resorts, bars & restaurants and various other sectors. What sets us apart is our commitment to cultivating a friendly and dynamic work atmosphere where collaboration thrives. We take joy in our work, ensuring that every tipi we make is of top-notch quality, and the service we deliver both before and after a sale is personable, professional and reliable, thus contributing to an enriched experience for our client’s customers. Join us in spreading the joy of giant tipis

**Our Company Culture - A Family-Run Business at Heart**
- At **The Tipi Company**, we’re built on trust, respect, and a shared passion for what we do. We foster a culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and part of something bigger.
- **Consideration & Respect**:

- Just like a family, we look out for one another. We treat our team, customers, and partners with kindness, fairness, and honesty, ensuring that everyone feels heard and respected. Open communication and a supportive environment are at the heart of how we work.
- **Solution-Focused & Proactive**:

- We believe in rolling up our sleeves and finding solutions together. As a close-knit team, we take a proactive and strategic approach to challenges, always looking ahead to improve, innovate, and support the long-term success of our customers and our business.
- **Personable, Professional & Approachable**:

- Warm, friendly, and down-to-earth—that’s how we like to do business. Whether working with customers or supporting each other, we build strong relationships based on the personal touch.
- **Adaptable & Ever-Evolving**:

- Like any family, we grow and adapt together. As the business evolves, we remain flexible and open to change, ensuring we meet the needs of our customers and continue to thrive in an ever-changing world.
- **Job Summary**:_
- As a _**Tipi**_**Quality Controller**_ _in our Canvas Department, you will be responsible for the final inspection and finishing of all tipi components, ensuring that every product meets our strict quality standards. You will also carry out a variety of hands-on tasks, including installing eyelets, adding lacing, and preparing all products for dispatch. This role involves significant manual handling, requiring physical fitness and a keen eye for detail._

**Role Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct thorough quality checks on all canvas components before dispatch - not only inspecting the whole design, but the individual design details also.
- Measure and inspect materials to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Install eyelets, add lacing, and complete final product finishing.
- Pack all tipi components, ensuring all parts are included and correctly stored.
- Check component lists against order specifications.
- Prepare and pack straps and other accessories.
- Maintain accurate stock records and store materials in the correct locations.
- Load products for dispatch, ensuring safe handling and transport.
- Welcome clients visiting our head office who are coming to collect their order, and assist them with loading their order onto their vehicle.
- Receive, unpack, and store raw materials upon delivery, feeding into management stock control and any issues arisen.
- Keep production areas clean and organised, ensuring high standards of care and cleanliness.
- Carry out occasional driving duties, including delivering and collecting materials.

**Requirements**:

- Physically fit with the ability to carry and handle heavy loads.
- Valid UK driving licence (must-have)
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Friendly, presentable hard-working, and a team player with a can-do attitude.
- Open to learning and growing as an individual.
- Organised and able to manage a varied workload efficiently.
- Willing to learn and adapt to different tasks within the production team.
- Experience using workshop tools and equipment (ideal).
- Telehandler & forklift truck driving experience (ideal)

**What We Offer**:

- Full training on all equipment and machinery.
- A supportive and friendly team environment.
- Opportunity to be part of a growing company with high standards and a great reputation.
- Varied and interesting work with no two days the same.
- From £11.50ph, depending on experience
- 28 Days holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Additional Christmas Shutdown Holiday (over Christmas & NYE)

If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented individual looking for a hands-on role in a quality-driven manufacturing environment, we'd love for you to consider joining our team We're a owner-managed manufacturing company, based in Bolton, that genuinely c