Internal Audit Technician (Apprentice)

AHK Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Alfred H Knight invites applications for an Internal Audit Technician role based in Liverpool. The position supports independent assurance and consulting across laboratory operations, including sample preparation, analytical testing, data reporting, and client services.

The role works with ISO/IEC 17025‑accredited laboratory practices, auditing technical processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance controls and ethical risk awareness.

Qualifications

• Essential analytical skills to assess processes and data, with the ability to identify risks, errors, or non-conformances.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and present findings.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Google suite of applications.
• Strong planning and time management skills, with the ability to manage a personal workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team, and to interact professionally with personnel at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Audit technical and operational processes to evaluate effectiveness and risk controls.
• Support internal auditors by gathering data, preparing reports, and communicating findings to stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining independence and objectivity while promoting a risk-aware culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Planning and time management

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

GCSEs incl. Maths, Science, English

Basic Chemistry knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an Internal Audit Technician to join our team here in Liverpool, UK.

The Internal Audit Technician provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services to support the assessment and improvement processes across the company's analytical laboratories. This role supports internal auditors in advising the organisation on how to accomplish its objectives by taking a disciplined approach to evaluating the effectiveness of various operational areas, including sample preparation, analytical testing, data reporting, and client services.

The role is based at headquarters and involves auditing technical and operational processes related to the laboratory's scope of testing (e.g., ICP-OES, ICP-MS, XRF, Fire Assay, LECO). The Internal Audit Technician works collaboratively with operational teams while maintaining independence and objectivity, supporting the promotion of an ethical and risk-aware culture.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Strong analytical skills to assess processes and data, with the ability to identify risks, errors, or non-conformances. A questioning mind and alertness to potential misstatement of information due to error or fraud are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Google suite of applications.
• Strong planning and time management skills, with the ability to manage a personal workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team, and to interact professionally with personnel at all levels.

Work Experience

• Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited analytical laboratory is desired.
• Experience in a quality, technical, or operational role is desired.

Required Qualifications

• A good general education (minimum 4 GCSE's Grades A-C or 9-5 including Maths, Science and English).
• A basic understanding of Chemistry.

Travel

• Overseas travel, generally no more than two weeks per trip, will be required.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.