Quality Officer (12 month maternity cover)
Darlington | On‑site (5 days per week) | £26,500 - £34,500
About the Role
CPI is seeking a Quality Officer to join our on‑site quality team in Darlington, supporting the delivery and ongoing maintenance of the GMP Quality Management System.
This role has arisen due to maternity cover within the team and is ideally suited to someone with an existing GMP background who understands how quality systems operate in practice. While this is not a senior QA role, it does require confidence working within a QMS‑driven environment, including document management, supplier quality, and quality performance monitoring.
You will work closely with the Quality Manager and wider operations teams, helping ensure that CPI's quality systems remain robust, compliant, and effective in a busy GMP environment.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
GMP Quality System Support
Support the maintenance and effective operation of the site Quality Management System (QMS)
Ensure compliance with GMP, Data Integrity, and internal quality standards
Support quality activities across a regulated manufacturing environmentDocument Control & Quality Administration
Act as part of the site document control function, managing:
SOPs, policies, and controlled documents
Manufacturing and batch documentation
Ensure documents are issued, maintained, and archived in line with QMS requirementsChange Control, Trending & Quality Metrics
Support the administration of change control processes, with a clear understanding of how changes impact GMP systems
Maintain oversight of quality metrics and KPIs, including trend analysis and reporting
Support continuous improvement through data‑driven quality insightsSupplier & Audit Support
Support qualification and approval of GMP‑compliant suppliers
Maintain supplier quality documentation and records
Support internal and external audits through preparation, participation, and follow‑up activitiesGeneral Quality Support
Support logging and management of risk assessments, calibration, qualification, and validation documentation
Provide day‑to‑day quality support to GMP operations and quality specialists
About You:
You are a quality professional with hands‑on experience in GMP environments, comfortable working within established quality systems and supporting their day‑to‑day operation.
You'll bring:
Experience working in a GMP‑regulated environment
Practical understanding of Quality Management Systems
Awareness of change control processes and quality governance
Strong document management and organisational skills
Confidence working on‑site alongside operational teamsDesirable (but not essential):
Experience working with GMP suppliers and supplier qualification
Exposure to quality metrics, KPI trending, or review processes
Background in quality, QC, or technical operations within regulated manufacturingThis role does not require extensive QA leadership experience - QMS exposure and GMP understanding are the key requirements.
Why Join CPI?
Hands‑on quality role within a regulated GMP environment
Opportunity to broaden experience across core quality system elements
Supportive, experienced quality team
Stable, on‑site role with defined working hours
Competitive salary (£26.5k-£34.5k)
Location & Working Pattern
Based on‑site in Darlington
Monday-Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00
Friday: 08:30 - 16:30
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