At a Glance
- Tasks: Support quality assurance activities and manage supplier documentation in a global business.
- Company: Join Trouw Nutrition, part of the Nutreco family, with a diverse and global presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, healthcare, 25 days leave, and gym discounts.
- Other info: Hybrid working available after training, with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in quality assurance and make a real impact on food safety.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant fields and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Location: Ashbourne, UK (Hybrid working available after training period)
Contract: Fixed-term contract (2 years)
Why join us
Own your path at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. Whether you're a recent graduate or early in your quality career, this role offers the chance to build practical experience in supplier quality, raw material approvals and compliance within a global business. Join us as a QA Officer and grow your skills while helping us Feed the Future.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Quality team, you'll support a range of quality assurance activities across raw material and supplier management. You'll initially focus on quality administration and documentation activities while being trained in broader quality processes, creating opportunities to take on additional responsibilities over time.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Supporting the migration, maintenance and review of supplier quality documentation within quality management systems.
- Managing supplier documentation, specifications, safety information and quality records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assisting with raw material and supplier approval activities, ensuring required quality standards and procedures are followed.
- Supporting the preparation, tracking and filing of Purchase Quality Agreements (PQAs) with suppliers.
- Conducting routine physical profiling and basic quality assessments on raw material samples.
- Supporting supplier complaint investigations and follow-up activities while working closely with Procurement, Production and other stakeholders.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is responsible, accountable and ready to Own this role. Most importantly, you'll bring exceptional attention to detail, a methodical approach and the confidence to maintain quality standards even when working under pressure.
You Will Also Bring:
- A degree in Chemistry, Animal Nutrition, Food Science, Biological Sciences or a related discipline.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage large volumes of technical information accurately.
- Confidence working with systems, documentation and administrative processes.
- The ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders across Quality, Procurement, Production and Technical teams.
- A proactive mindset and willingness to learn new quality and regulatory processes.
Experience within quality assurance, laboratory environments, pharmaceuticals, food, feed, animal nutrition or related regulated industries would be advantageous but is not essential. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
What You'll Receive
As part of Nutreco, you'll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with a global footprint. Join us and you'll gain access to a wide network of expertise, learning opportunities and potential future career paths.
In Addition, You'll Receive:
- Pension Scheme
- Healthcare Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave plus 8 public/bank holidays.
- Cycle to Work Scheme, allowing you to purchase bicycles and equipment through a tax-efficient salary sacrifice arrangement.
- Discounted gym memberships at selected local leisure centres.
- Wellbeing support and social activities throughout the year.
- Opportunities for learning, development within a global organisation.
QA Officer in Compton employer: Trouw Nutrition
At Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and dynamic work culture in Ashbourne, UK. As a QA Officer, you'll not only gain invaluable experience in quality assurance but also enjoy a range of benefits including a pension scheme, healthcare, and opportunities for professional growth within a global network. Join us to contribute to meaningful work while enjoying a balanced hybrid working model and a commitment to employee wellbeing.
