Quality Assurance Technician

Inspired Pet Nutrition Thirsk, England Mar 31, 2026

Type Permanent
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite

The Quality Assurance Technician position centres on conduct composition checks on blended kibble finished products to ensure compliance to specification. It would suit someone who can bring clear communication, reliability, and practical judgement to the role.

Where the work sits

Microbiological awareness - understanding of basic food safety. INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe.

Engineering work involved

Conduct composition checks on blended kibble finished products to ensure compliance to specification. Carry out NIR analysis on defined raw materials and finished product samples. Conduct goods in checks on packaging deliveries, including raising non-conformance report with supplier where applicable.

Practical details

  • This is a permanent position working 48 hours per week, Monday - Thursday (06:00 - 16:00) and Friday (06:00 - 14:00).
  • Overtime, enhanced pension, life assurance and enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay and holiday buy options.
  • Additional detail: Pension support may be included.

Technical skills and requirements

  • GCSE or equivalent standard.
  • Basic Computer literate for standard office practices.

Job details

  • Benefits mentioned: Pension, Holiday allowance, Overtime, Sick pay
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