Quality Inspector (Maternity Cover) - Possible Temp to Perm

Berry Global, inc; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovative packaging seeks a Quality Inspector for maternity cover near Port Talbot. The role involves ensuring product quality through rigorous checks and data analysis, requiring strong communication and teamwork skills. This position offers potential for permanent employment and involves a rotational shift schedule.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced sick pay package after probation

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing training with remuneration

On-site parking

Company workwear provided

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing required.
• Self-motivated, reliable, thorough, and flexible.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality through QMS checks and inspections.
• Support internal audits for hygiene, BRC, and ISO standards.
• Communicate effectively within a busy manufacturing environment.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Contact

Benefits:

• 22 days holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sick pay package after probation and from Year 2
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing training with remuneration upon successful completion
• On-site parking
• Company workwear provided

We confirm that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Candidates will be assessed solely on merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the job duties.

Overview

At Amcor Global, we create innovative packaging and engineered products that aim to improve life for people and the planet. We leverage our global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and innovation expertise to serve customers worldwide. With over 47,000 employees across more than 295 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with a focus on the circular economy. Our solutions benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information about our vacancies or to join our team, visit www.berryglobal.com/careers.

Role: Quality Inspector (Maternity Cover)

This position is based near Port Talbot at Kenfig Industrial Estate, with potential for a permanent role. The role involves working within the quality department, reporting to the Quality Manager, and ensuring product quality through adherence to QMS checks, measurements, sampling, and inspection. The role requires teamwork and independent work, with effective communication at all levels and flexibility to maintain plant operations.

The individual will measure production samples throughout shifts using gauges and measuring devices, analyze data primarily through Microsoft Excel and Word, and handle data entry and analysis with high proficiency. The initial wage rate is £12.56 per hour (approximately £27,499 per annum), with further training and remuneration levels available. Own transport is required as the site is not near major transport links. The work schedule is 42.1 hours per week on a rotational 12-hour day/night shift, 4 days on, 4 days off. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Previous experience as a quality assistant or inspector
• Support internal audits for hygiene, BRC, and ISO standards
• Ensure safety, operational, hygiene, and quality standards
• Effective communication within a busy manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing
• Self-motivated, reliable, thorough, and flexible
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC)
• Understanding of ISO 9001
• Internal auditing experience