Job Title: Junior Quality Assistant
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
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Assist with weighing vehicles in and out on the weighbridge
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Help check and complete basic paperwork for incoming and outgoing loads
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Support communication between drivers, production staff, and office teams
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Ensure records are accurate and up to date
Laboratory & Quality Support
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Assist with sampling of raw materials and finished products
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Carry out basic quality checks following training
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Help maintain cleanliness and organisation of the lab
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Record test results and update internal systems
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Support stock checks and ordering of lab supplies
Administration & Coordination
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Help prepare documentation and product certificates
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Support the quality team with general admin tasks
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Assist with filing, data entry, and record keeping
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Provide occasional reception cover when required
What We’re Looking For
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Strong attention to detail
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A positive, can-do attitude
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Good communication skills
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Reliable and well organised
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Comfortable working in both office and site environments
Why Join Us?
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Great entry-level opportunity with training provided
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Exposure to multiple areas of the business
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Supportive team environment
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Opportunities to develop into more senior quality roles