Location: Long Buckby
Job Type: Permanent – Full-time
Salary: £13.50 per hour plus £0.50 per hour performance and attendance bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Junior Quality Assistant to join a fabulous family run business in Long Buckby. This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting out in quality, food production, or manufacturing who wants to build hands-on experience across operations, laboratory testing, and administration.
You’ll support the Product Quality team with day-to-day tasks, helping ensure that products meet quality, safety, and compliance standards while gaining valuable exposure to multiple areas of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Weighbridge & Site Support
* Assist with weighing vehicles in and out on the weighbridge
* Help check and complete basic paperwork for incoming and outgoing loads
* Support communication between drivers, production staff, and office teams
* Ensure records are accurate and up to date
Laboratory & Quality Support
* Assist with sampling of raw materials and finished products
* Carry out basic quality checks following training
* Help maintain cleanliness and organisation of the lab
* Record test results and update internal systems
* Support stock checks and ordering of lab supplies
Administration & Coordination
* Help prepare documentation and product certificates
* Support the quality team with general admin tasks
* Assist with filing, data entry, and record keeping
* Provide occasional reception cover when required
What We’re Looking For
* Strong attention to detail
* A positive, can-do attitude
* Good communication skills
* Reliable and well organised
* Comfortable working in both office and site environments
Why Join Us?
* Great entry-level opportunity with training provided
* Exposure to multiple areas of the business
* Supportive team environment
* Opportunities to develop into more senior quality roles
Salary description
£13.50 - £14.00 per hour