Quality Inspector

ALPLA UK Ltd; Golborne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer in Golborne is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure compliance and quality standards. The role involves conducting verification checks, recording data, and performing laboratory tests. Ideal candidates will have a background in Quality/Compliance roles, strong analytical skills, and an awareness of food safety. Competitive salary starting from £29,000, plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Free uniform and PPE

Life assurance from day one

Company Pension scheme

Subsidised canteen

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quality / Compliance / Testing role in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Attend shift handover meetings and communicate non-conformances.
• Conduct CCP verification checks.
• Record data in quality databases and escalate issues.
• Perform laboratory analytical testing as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Quality Inspector - Manufacturing

Location: Golborne (WA3). Shift Basis (12 Hours Rotating Shifts - Including Days & Nights). Starting from £29,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits & Career Progression Opportunities.

At ALPLA, we stand for high-quality plastic packaging throughout the world. Around 22,000 colleagues produce quality packaging for foodstuffs, cosmetics and industrial cleaning brands for many blue chip clients across 182 ALPLA sites in 46 countries.

At our Golborne site (5 mins from the J22 or J23 M6) based on the East Lancs Road, we employ over 270 colleagues who produce a number of packaging solutions on a 24/7 basis for major international customers.

Responsibilities

• Attend shift handover meetings communicating the current situation and status of open non-conformances (fault notes & isolations) in which they have been involved during the shift.
• Conduct CCP verification checks.
• Supply and verify the correct defect test pieces to production lines and ensure they are collected back at the end of a production run.
• Confirm the appropriate specifications and documentation is in place and being completed correctly.
• Accurately record data in the electronic quality databases system (CAQ) and escalate failings to Management for investigation before the end of the shift.
• Conduct laboratory based analytical testing, as required to support material or colour changes during evenings.
• Carry out duties in accordance with Health and Safety, quality and food safety practices as directed by management.
• Ensure that laboratory and Quality station housekeeping is of the highest standard at all times.
• Perform any other duties in connection with the job that may be reasonably required and consistent with the main purpose of the job.

Experience Required

• Previous role within a Quality / Compliance / Testing position within a manufacturing environment – ideally with experience of laboratory based analytical testing.
• Highly analytical and exceptional attention to detail.
• Organised and able to communicate results effectively.
• Awareness and knowledge of food safety policies.

Additional Information

• Full Training package provided.
• Free uniform and PPE.
• Great rates of pay and overtime opportunities.
• Free parking on site.
• Life assurance from day one.
• Company Pension scheme.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Maternity and paternity pay scheme.
• Christmas vouchers for you and your children.
• Long service awards.
• Christmas Shutdown.
• New perk box with benefits such as discounts, freebies, and wellness resources.

Contact Nathan Turtington to discuss these opportunities with ALPLA UK.