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QFS Departmental Assistant (Lab-Based Role) Kettering £14.50 per hour 12-Month Fixed Term Contract Monday to Friday | 8 hours per day (start between 8:00am–9:00am) Interaction Recruitment are currently supporting our client with the recruitment of a QFS Departmental Assistant to join their laboratory-based Quality & Food Safety (QFS) team at their Kettering manufacturing site. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a food manufacturing laboratory environment, supporting a dynamic Quality team in maintaining the highest standards of product safety, compliance and operational excellence. The Role This is a primarily lab-based role, providing essential administrative and operational support within the Quality Laboratory and wider QFS department. Reporting to the Plant Quality Laboratory Manager (with a dotted line to the Quality Manager), you will play a key part in ensuring laboratory systems, consumables, supplier coordination and surveillance programmes run smoothly and efficiently. The position combines laboratory-based administration with occasional factory-floor activity, including sample coordination and consumables handling. Key Responsibilities Manage laboratory consumables (stock control – FIFO/FEFO, ordering, storage and system updates) Verify, check and file Certificates of Analysis Coordinate surveillance plans, sample collection, storage and transport to external laboratories Track laboratory results and maintain system accuracy Support quality budget monitoring alongside Finance Assist with purchase orders, supplier coordination and agreements Support audit preparation and Quality Culture initiatives Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Maintenance, HR and Finance teams Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be highly organised, analytical and detail-focused, with strong administrative experience within a laboratory, manufacturing or regulated environment. You will be confident using Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with systems such as SAP or similar. A logical thinker with excellent attention to detail, you will be able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in documentation and compliance processes. You will be a strong communicator who builds positive working relationships across departments and with external suppliers. Resilient and adaptable, you will thrive in a fast-paced, lab-based manufacturing environment and demonstrate accountability, initiative and a proactive approach to supporting quality standards. Commercial awareness and the ability to monitor budgets and supplier performance will be advantageous. Requirements Previous administrative experience (essential) Experience within a laboratory, food manufacturing or regulated environment (desirable) Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel essential) Good analytical and organisational skills Clear and professional communication skills Ability to collaborate across departments Comfortable working in both laboratory and factory environments What’s On Offer £14.50 per hour (£30k per annum) 12-month fixed term contract Monday to Friday working pattern Valuable experience within a food manufacturing laboratory environment Supportive and collaborative team culture Please apply today for immediate consideration. INDKTT

Health, Safety and Environmental Manager | Kettering | £50,000-£60,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you passionate about fostering a safer and greener workplace in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Are you ready to take ownership of health and safety in a hands-on, operational role, supporting office, growing and factory teams? Can you bring the confidence to engage with everyone from the shop floor to senior management, helping to build on a strong safety culture that's still growing and developing? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to oversee all aspects of EHS across our Kettering-based food production site. This is an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful change, ensure compliance, and promote a culture of continuous improvement in safety and environmental responsibility. The Health, Safety and Environment Manager will: Develop and maintain the site EHS management system, ensuring compliance with legislation, corporate standards and industry best practice. Lead EHS strategy, setting clear objectives and KPIs aligned with business goals. Provide leadership and coaching to the EHS team, driving a proactive and positive safety culture. Oversee risk assessments, safe systems of work and environmental controls to ensure effective risk management. Manage relationships with regulators, auditors and external partners, ensuring inspection readiness and compliance. Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions. Maintain accurate EHS records, including incidents, training and environmental performance metrics. Ensure emergency preparedness, fire safety and crisis management arrangements are effective and up to date. Monitor environmental performance across waste, water and energy, supporting sustainability objectives. Work closely with operational teams to embed EHS standards into daily activities and drive continuous improvement. The ideal Health, Safety and Environment Manager will have: Relevant advanced qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Sustainability (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent). Proven ability to lead safety and environmental projects within a manufacturing or process environment. Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence all levels of the organisation. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and implement effective actions. Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to safety, sustainability, and diversity. Grow your career in a supportive, inclusive culture where you can truly make a difference. For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Tearne at or call (phone number removed). Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website (url removed). Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you. Health, Safety and Environmental Manager | Kettering | £50,000-£60,000 + Excellent Benefits

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