Apprentice Upholsterer

Yara; Banbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agribusiness company is seeking an Apprentice Quality Assurance Technician to support their operations. Based initially in Pocklington, this role involves assisting in quality incident resolution and maintaining documentation systems in compliance with guidelines. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, IT literacy, and grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths, with a focus on problem-solving and management of apprenticeship studies. Benefits include private health coverage and pension contributions.

Benefits

Private Health coverage

10% employer pension contributions

Annual bonus scheme

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Inclusion & Well-being activities

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills, able to balance priorities.
• Eligible for Level 4 Quality Assurance Practitioner apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in resolving quality incidents and non-conformances.
• Support the production of KPIs for quality assurance processes.
• Help maintain the QC department's documentation system.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Education

English and Maths grade 4 (C) or above

Job description

We are seeking an Apprentice Quality Assurance Technician to support the Operations department. The role will be based in Pocklington initially, migrating to Howden mid‑2026. You will work 5 days a week: 4 days in the Quality Control laboratory and 1 day for apprenticeship study.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in resolving quality incidents and non‑conformances.
• Support the production of KPIs for quality assurance processes, including incidents, non‑conformances, and customer complaints, and monitor them in the electronic log.
• Help maintain the QC department's documentation system and records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop towards being the first point of contact for requests from the Regulatory Affairs department.
• Provide quality support to plant operations as necessary.
• Support the plant trials procedure in relation to quality assurance.
• Assist in the process for third‑party analysis samples according to individual markets and regulatory requirements.
• Support the production of appropriate certification for the registration and importation of YaraVita and YaraAmplix tested products where required.
• Ensure all associated paperwork is completed accurately and on time.

Essential Qualifications

• English and Maths grade 4 (C) or above.
• Good IT literacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem‑solving and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and balance priorities.
• Discipline and self‑motivation to manage a challenging job and apprenticeship study.
• Eligible to study for a Level 4 Quality Assurance Practitioner apprenticeship; candidates with an equivalent degree or qualification will not be considered due to government funding requirements.

Benefits & Rewards

• Private Health coverage.
• 10 % employer pension contributions.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Inclusion & Well‑being activities (football and badminton).

On completion you will be considered for promotion to QA Lead Technician.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Knowledge grows through differences. Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassador networks. As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.

Application deadline: 9 January 2026. Apply now. If you already hold a degree or qualification at the same level as the apprenticeship you will not be eligible for this vacancy due to government funding requirements.