Quality Officer

Tata Chemicals Europe; Northwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading chemical company as a Quality Officer, ensuring compliance with quality standards and facilitating improvements across the QMS. You will work in a supportive environment with strong opportunities for professional growth, driven by the commitment to employee development and community engagement.

Benefits

37 days holiday per year

Roll over up to 5 days holiday

Paid day off for volunteering

Excellent pension scheme

Life insurance

Healthcare cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated laboratory is a significant advantage.
• Strong IT skills, especially in spreadsheets for data trending.
• Ability to interpret data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on compliance with quality standards.
• Drive improvements in quality management systems.
• Liaise with customers and accreditation bodies for quality assurance.

Skills

IT skills

Data interpretation

Report writing

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in Food, Chemical or Pharma laboratory

Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety Standards

Job description

Application Deadline: 29 July 2025

Department: Quality

Location: Natrium House - Northwich, Cheshire

Compensation: £24,939 - £27,709 / year

Description

Founded in science, deep rooted in values and driven forward by our amazing people, here at Tata Chemicals Europe, we’re committed to delivering premium products with excellent customer care, whilst also caring for our local community and environment.

We have a unique opportunity to join our Quality team in the role of Quality Officer. Our products are used by millions of people worldwide every day from the salt used in food products, to the sodium bicarbonate essential in pharmaceuticals and animal feed and so our our Quality team are key to ensuring we meet the needs of our customers, external accreditation bodies and product registrations.


What will I be doing?

Reporting to the Senior Quality Officer, in this varied role you will be responsible for:

• Providing expertise and support to line management and employees across the TCE business regarding compliance with quality standards, including internal management of change as well as external changes to standards to ensure that compliance is maintained.
• Ensuring the effective deployment of key QMS processes and procedures including customer complaints, internal and supplier audits, document control, corrective/preventive actions, management review and business level quality review processes, QA review and release of product and any other duties in relation to the role deemed necessary.
• Quality related KPIs, systems and processes to report and act on quality performance issues and trends in line with business priorities.
• Driving improvements across the QMS including leadership / facilitation of quality improvement teams (QIT’s) and projects using appropriate improvement tools and techniques.
• Liaising with customers, external accreditation bodies and suppliers in support of TCEL product registrations and customer satisfaction.
• Controlling all existing and new product specifications and advise when changes are required. Reviewing and updating SOPs,
• Helping to plan the SHEQ auditing schedule, undertaking internal and external audits as well as investigations into quality issues/ deviations from standards.
• Deputising for the Senior Quality Officer in periods of absence.
  
  

What kind of person are we looking for?

We are looking for a self starter with strong IT, data interpretation and report writing skills, with a keen eye for accurate data input. Additionally you will be confident working with spreadsheets to assist with trending of data.

Previous experience gained in a Food, Chemical or Pharma laboratory would be a significant advantage, as would practical application of HACCP, Food Safety Standards and Health and Safety standards.

What's on offer?

Our people have always been at the centre of the company’s success and in return for their hard work and commitment, we offer a generous benefits package including:

• 37 days holidays per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Roll over of up to 5 days and salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
• an additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a good cause in the local community
• Excellent contributory Pension scheme up to 9% company contribution
• Life insurance
• Healthcare cash back scheme for self and children in full time education.

We have a proud history of securing great candidates, and providing them with the tools, training and opportunities they need to flourish. With positive motivation, many TCE employees have enjoyed working with us for decades, even spanning generations of the same family. Ready to join them in the next exciting phase of your career?