Junior Quality Controller

Company: Nutreco
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Location: Ashbourne
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you ensure TNGB quality standards, compliance and targets are met within a manufacturing setting. You will perform daily quality checks, audits and materials control, while supporting quality culture across departments. The role combines hands-on QC tasks with reporting and cross-functional projects to sustain high quality and safety. This position offers opportunities to contribute to a leading global animal nutrition company and its quality improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Daily quality checks and audits
  • Control of incoming raw materials and finished product samples
  • Maintain compliance with industry quality accreditations (UFAS, ISO)
  • Promote quality control across departments
  • Investigate problems and involve required personnel
  • Ensure health and safety in daily duties
  • Fortnightly plant hygiene audits
  • Write and generate ad-hoc reports and participate in inter-departmental projects

Key requirements

  • Similar experience in manufacturing or quality-related background
  • Ideally science-related qualification and/or HACCP/Food safety knowledge
  • Strong administration and IT skills
  • Keen eye for quality and detail
  • Good communication skills and ability to multitask in team and solo work
  • Flt licence is an advantage but not essential
  • Flexible hours (6.00am–6.00pm with weekend work sometimes)
  • strong communication
  • attention to detail
  • multitasking
  • HACCP/Food safety knowledge
  • quality control processes
  • auditing and reporting

Posted: September 14th, 2026