Quality Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing facility in Kent is seeking a Professional - Quality Assistant to support quality assurance activities. The role involves collecting and testing samples to ensure compliance with product specifications, maintaining quality standards, and promoting a culture of quality within teams. Ideal candidates are computer literate, have strong communication skills, and attention to detail. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £12.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Capable administrator with flexible workload management.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Experience in laboratory testing conditions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect and test samples for statistical evaluation.
• Provide real-time quality testing information to analysts.
• Promote a quality culture within mill teams.

Skills

Computer literate

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Start/End Dates: 25/08/2025 - 24/02/2026 (6 months)

Tax Work Location: Northfleet Mill, Kent

Job Title: Professional - Quality Assistant

Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour

Job Description:

The role involves collecting and testing samples of base sheets and finished products for statistical evaluation to ensure compliance with ANDREX finished product specifications.

Responsibilities include validating the correlation of lab test equipment and satellite lab test equipment, providing real-time quality testing information to the Mill quality analyst, and conducting ad hoc testing to support shift, day work, and product development teams.

Assist with the continual improvement of the Quality Management System and oversee the administration of quality testing, including equipment conformance and calibration certificates.

Promote a quality culture within mill teams by maintaining high standards in quality-related issues.

Qualifications & Experiences:

• Computer literate and numerate
• Capable administrator
• Effective communication skills
• Flexible with the ability to manage varying workloads
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn new skills

Experience in laboratory testing conditions is desirable.

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