Quality Assurance Officer

Emmerson Kitney Engineering & Operations; Melton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Quality Associate to join their expanding Quality team. This role involves ensuring compliance with various standards, managing investigations and supporting continuous improvement processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a regulated environment and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary with a supportive team environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

Pension plan

CPD allowance

Ongoing development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a quality role within a regulated, GMP-driven environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Internal auditing qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-conformance investigations and complaints.
• Contribute to HACCP and risk assessments.
• Create and maintain quality documentation.
• Support internal audit programmes and site monitoring.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring.

Skills

Quality role experience

Strong organizational skills

Good communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Job description

LOCATION: Melton, East Yorkshire

SALARY: Competitive

We have an excellent opportunity for a Quality Associate to join Origin Pharma expanding Quality team. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 15378 and BRCGS requirements, supporting quality systems, investigations, continuous improvement and day-to-day quality processes. With exposure to internal audits, supplier management, document control and batch release activities, this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a high-performing, regulated environment.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Work within a growing, forward-thinking organisation focused on quality and continuous improvement
• Exposure to a wide range of quality systems and regulated frameworks (ISO, GMP, BRCGS)
• Varied role covering investigations, documentation, audits and process improvement
• Opportunity to develop quality expertise with strong support for ongoing learning

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Manage non-conformance investigations, complaints, and NCRs, ensuring timely and effective follow-up
• Contribute to HACCP, risk assessments and change control activities
• Create, maintain and update SOPs, work instructions and quality documentation
• Co-ordinate documentation and batch release information, resolving any production issues
• Support internal audit programmes, site monitoring, and quarantine control
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and goods-in inspections
• Respond to RFIs, technical queries and compliance statements
• Support calibration management, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Experience in a quality role within a regulated, manufacturing or GMP-driven environment
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills, able to work cross-functionally and with external partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to maintain clear records and documentation
• Internal auditing qualification (desirable)

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
• Company pension and annual CPD allowance
• Opportunities for ongoing development, training and progression
• A supportive team environment with a strong culture of improvement
• Exposure to multiple quality frameworks and industry standards
• A chance to directly contribute to continuous improvement across the business
• Work in a modern, forward-thinking manufacturing environment

WHAT NEXT?

Call and speak to our sector specialist Rebecca Shipley to discuss more detail.

WHY EMMERSON KITNEY?

At Emmerson Kitney, we Recruit Different. You're not just another candidate - you're a professional with goals, and we're here to help you achieve them. Our deep market and talent knowledge means we only work on roles where we know there's genuine opportunity.

We work in true partnership with businesses - we know the hiring managers, we understand the culture, and we stay involved right through to offer and onboarding. The result? Powerful outcomes for candidates and clients alike.

This is a retained search with Emmerson Kitney - all third-party applications will be forwarded to us as the exclusive recruitment partner