Quality Control Technician Location: Thirsk
Salary: £33-35k, dependent on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week
Castle Manufacturing are working in partnership with a well-established manufacturing business in the Thirsk area to recruit a Quality Supervisor
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional who enjoys a hands-on role, ensuring product quality, compliance and continuous improvement across a busy manufacturing environment.
The Role As Quality Control Technician, you will be responsible for material and product sampling, testing and quality monitoring activities across the site. Working closely with operational teams, you will help maintain high standards of product quality, compliance and traceability while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct product and environmental quality testing, including NIR testing, in line with established schedules
Collect samples for internal and external analysis on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Arrange the transfer of samples to external laboratories
Record and report testing results, highlighting any quality concerns promptly
Produce trend analysis, statistical reporting and quality performance data
Manage non-conforming products and customer returns, ensuring appropriate recording, segregation and reworking activities
Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes and support agreed corrective actions
Complete product traceability exercises for audits and scheduled compliance activities
Review and improve quality processes, procedures and testing capabilities
Maintain quality documentation and document control systems
Support external audits and customer inspections
Conduct internal quality, housekeeping and compliance audits
Report audit findings and recommendations to senior management
Coordinate the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipmentAbout You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
A minimum of two years' experience within a quality, laboratory or quality control position
Experience working within a manufacturing environment
Experience working with external laboratories
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure
A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive positive changeDesirable Experience
Working knowledge of NIR testing techniques
Knowledge of HACCP principles
Experience within the feed, animal nutrition or food manufacturing sectors
If you are an organised and detail-focused quality professional looking to join a successful manufacturing business where quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of operations, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Castle Employment Group for a confidential discussion