Factory QA apprentice

Introduction

This newly created apprentice role will support the factory with both quality control and auditing. If you are methodical and have good attention to detail, this role could be for you. The successful candidate will work and play a key role in a small team helping to ensure our products meet the high demands of our customers.

About the Employer

Established in 1974, J L Priestley & Co Ltd has proudly operated as a premier family-owned business for over 50 years, cementing its reputation as a leading supplier of high-quality dehydrated food ingredients. Based in Lincolnshire, the company specialises in sourcing, processing and distributing dried vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices. Underscoring our uncompromised focus on food safety, we hold a prestigious BRC AA+ accreditation, the highest standard for operational excellence and quality management. Thanks to the rigorous commitment to compliance and our extensive technical expertise, J L Priestley has earned the trust of the nation's favourite food manufacturing companies, serving as a foundational partner in the production of everyday consumer food brands.

The board of director are committed to developing the business, investing in new technologies and people to grow and explore new markets. The successful candidate will be joining the business at an exciting time.

What You'll Do

• Analysing foreign matter that occurs naturally with the ingredients we process
• Recording a variety of data on spreadsheets
• Sample collecting and testing
• Daily checks to ensure production is at the right standard
• Coaching and mentoring from the Factory Manager
• Helping to shape the future of the quality function at the factory
• Assisting with NPD process / checks and measures / small batch through to end production
• Manage transfer documentation between sites
• Assist with works order documentation
• Support sales team with customer sales samples
• Provide support for technical department when required

Training Outcome

The apprenticeship is 15 months with the preferred option for the candidate progress to a Process Leader Apprenticeship qualification after.

We are ideally looking for a person who would like to progress with the JLP business, with this apprenticeship serving as their starting point. There will be opportunities within the wider business to progress to a supervision role, and ultimately into a management position. There will be opportunities within the wider business to progress to management level subject to meeting agreed criteria.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - C/4
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - C/4

Course Information

Course: Quality practitioner (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday. Working hours typically 8am – 4pm or 9am – 5pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN