Quality Assurance Specialist

C&C Group; Terrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drinks company in the UK is looking for a Quality Assurance professional with a recognised science qualification and relevant laboratory experience. Responsibilities include overseeing quality assurance processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills and be able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team committed to sustainability and excellence.

Qualifications

• Recognised science qualification & relevant laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Manage budgeting and cost effectively.
• Maintain customer and supplier relationships.
• Document reports accurately.
• Analyze patterns in laboratory results.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Collaborate across functional teams.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Implement industry best practices.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.
• Facilitate positive changes within teams.
• Encourage a collaborative laboratory environment.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Continuous Improvement

Compliance & Safety

Budgeting & Cost Management

Customer & Supplier Management

Reporting & Documentation

Strong laboratory analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative work

Data analysis software proficiency

Knowledge of industry best practices

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to challenge and influence

Physical work capability

Education

Recognised science qualification

Job description

Overview

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent's and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves. Together we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world's favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. C&C Group's portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent's, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig. We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together. We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance
• Continuous Improvement
• Compliance & Safety
• Budgeting & Cost Management
• Customer & Supplier Management
• Reporting & Documentation
• Strong understanding of quality assurance within the food or drinks industry
• Strong understanding of fast paced manufacturing processes
• Strong laboratory analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns and trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis software e.g. QC Pro
• Knowledge of industry best practices in quality & laboratory improvements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to drive change, through positive communication channels
• Ability to challenge and influence at all levels to encourage positive change
• Ability to work in a physical & fast paced laboratory & manufacturing environment (Inc. manual handling, lab bench work)

Qualifications

Recognised science qualification & relevant laboratory experience

Company information

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent's and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.

Together we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world's favourite drinks. From grass to glass, and everything in between. C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets, and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. C&C Group's portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent's, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together. We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

EEO / Accommodation

Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.