Quality Assurance Apprentice
16 hours ago
Middlesbrough
We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change. About The Unit Looking to work in a QA role, get paid and study towards a qualification? Then this is for you. 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. This role currently based in Pocklington but to meet business growth a new Global Production plant is currently being built in Howden, where the role will be based from mid-2026 onwards. We are seeking an Apprentice Quality Assurance Technician to provide support to the Operations department based, with a focus on Goods Inwards and being part of the team planning our manufacturer for a global business, that exports to over 60 countries. If so, the opportunity is here for you to learn practical skills and earn a salary whilst also studying for a qualification. The role will be based on site 5 days per week, with approximately 4 days per week practical work experience within the Quality Control laboratory and 1 day per week studying to gain the Quality Assurance Practioner apprenticeship. Responsibilities Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, the main responsibilities will be initially in a supporting role for the below tasks, with a development plan to own & lead over the coming 2 year course: • Assist in issues relating to, quality incidents, non-conformances., • Support in the production of KPIs on Quality assurance processes including Quality incidents , non-conformances, and customer complaints and monitoring these in the electronic log., • Help maintain the QC departments documentation system and records in accordance with all appropriate regulatory requirements., • Develop towards being the first point of contact in relation to requests from the regulatory affairs department., • Provide quality support to the plant operations, as necessary., • Support the plant trials procedure in relation to quality assurance., • Assist in the process for third party analysis samples as per individual markets and regulatory requirements., • Support to produce appropriate certification in relation to the registration and importation purposes for YaraVita and YaraAmplix tested product where required., • Good standard of IT literacy, • Good communication skills both written & verbal., • Good problem solving skills., • Good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines and balance priorities., • Private Health, • 10% employer Pension Contributions, • Annual bonus scheme, • Confidential Employee Assistance Programme