Junior Quality Controller

Nutreco; Compton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Training & development

QA processes exposure

Global career opportunities

Job summary

Nutreco’s Trouw Nutrition GB site in Ashbourne is seeking a Junior Quality Controller to join the Quality team on‑site. You will support quality control activities, carry out inspections, collect samples, and help investigate quality issues to maintain product integrity.

The role offers exposure to audits, documentation, and continuous improvement within a global nutrition company. Successful candidates will have strong attention to detail, good IT skills, and the ability to engage stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control/assurance within manufacturing or food production.
• Familiarity with quality standards (UFAS, ISO, HACCP, GMP+) is beneficial but not required.
• Good IT and Excel skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support quality control activities to ensure compliance, product quality, and operational excellence.
• Carry out routine quality inspections and checks on raw materials and finished products.
• Collect and manage product samples for testing and evaluation.
• Support investigations into quality complaints and non‑conformances.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
• Assist with internal audits and quality assurance activities.
• Work closely with Production, Operations, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality‑related issues.
• Promote quality standards and best practices across the site.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality function.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and relevant regulations.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Proactive learner

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Get ready to own your path as a Junior Quality Controller at Trouw Nutrition GB, a Nutreco company, supporting our manufacturing operations in Ashbourne. As global leaders in animal nutrition, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future drives innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact. In this role, you will support the Quality team in ensuring that raw materials, production processes, and finished products consistently meet our quality standards. You'll play an important role in maintaining product quality, supporting audits, investigating quality issues, and helping ensure compliance across the site.

Responsibilities

• Support quality control activities to ensure compliance, product quality, and operational excellence.
• Carry out routine quality inspections and checks on raw materials and finished products.
• Collect and manage product samples for testing and evaluation.
• Support investigations into quality complaints and non‑conformances.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
• Assist with internal audits and quality assurance activities.
• Work closely with Production, Operations, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality‑related issues.
• Promote quality standards and best practices across the site.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality function.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and relevant regulations.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Food Production, Feed Production, FMCG, or a similar environment is desirable.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Exposure to quality standards such as UFAS, ISO, HACCP, or GMP+ is beneficial but not essential.
• Basic IT and Excel skills are required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to engage effectively with stakeholders across the business.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• A proactive and self‑motivated approach, eagerness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs.

Location & Details

Location: Ashbourne, UKWork model: On‑siteContract: Permanent, full‑time

Working Pattern

This role operates on a rotating shift pattern across three schedules, so flexibility around working hours is important, including occasional holiday cover requirements. Very occasional Saturday morning work may be available on a voluntary basis and, where worked, is paid at overtime rates.

Benefits

• 25 days of holiday per calendar year based on full‑time working hours, plus 8 UK bank holidays.
• Training and development opportunities within Quality and Manufacturing.
• Exposure to a broad range of quality processes, systems, and continuous improvement activities.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a global organisation.

Contact

For more information about the role, please contact Luisa Ligabo at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, nationalorigin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.