Shift Quality Control Lab Technician in East Cowes

About the Unit

We are part of the global company Yara International ASA and are a leader in the product development, manufacture and marketing of speciality nutrients & biostimulant products for use in regenerative agriculture worldwide. We are seeking a Shift Quality Control Technician to support Operations in manufacturing high quality products that will be exported around the world. This role will involve shift work to match our production patterns during the year. You will initially be based in Pocklington and then will transfer mid-2026 to the new >£100 million brand new production site investment in Howden.

Responsibilities

• Analyse product samples using approved methods and procedures within the company's ISO 9001 quality system and Integrated Management System.
• Identify where analysis is compliant within approved specifications.
• Test in-coming raw materials to ensure compliance with approved supplier specifications.
• Record results and maintain laboratory records and databases.
• Update and maintain daily dispatch records in relation to approved analysis.
• Carry out calibration of laboratory equipment in line with laboratory procedures.
• Perform quality checks within the plant operations production area.
• Report and take appropriate corrective actions on non-conformances and quality incidents.
• Prepare and dispatch product samples for customer evaluation.
• Support plant operations and plant trials where necessary.

Profile

The ideal candidate should:

• Have a HNC or equivalent in Chemistry and/or at least 2 years’ experience in a laboratory environment.
• Understand classical and instrumental analytical chemistry.
• Have a high level of safety awareness and understanding of relevant regulations.
• Have an understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and laboratory working regulations such as UKAS.
• Have excellent problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate good communication skills.

Additional Information

At Yara, we provide not only a great place to work, but also a rewarding benefits package, including:

• 25 days’ holiday (plus the option to purchase 5 additional days).
• Vitality Private Healthcare.
• 10% employer pension contributions.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusion & Wellbeing activities (such as football, badminton, tennis, running, and walking groups).

Contact details

Helen Coxon
Senior HR Advisor
helen.coxon@yara.com

Apply no later than 22nd February 2026. Interviews will be held on the site in Pocklington.

Knowledge grows through differences. Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.