Quality Assurance Shift Operator

Knauf Insulation is seeking a Quality Assurance Shift Operator to perform physical and mechanical tests on insulation products, maintain laboratory equipment, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Conduct physical and mechanical tests on insulation products
• Perform in-process checks during manufacturing runs
• Ensure products meet specifications
• Identify deviations and non-conformities in product quality
• Communicate test results to production teams and supervisors
• Record and maintain accurate lab test data and reports
• Update quality control logs, and databases
• Assist in preparing audit documentation and compliance reports
• Maintain laboratory equipment (e.g., ovens, furnaces, conductivity meters)
• Ensure proper handling and storage of samples
• Support investigations into quality issues and root cause analysis
• Assist in trials for new products or process changes
• Recommend improvements to testing methods or procedures
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations

Benefits

• Enhanced Holiday Pay – 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more
• 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service
• Group Income Protection
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages
• Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Staff Bonus Scheme
• Career Progression Routes
• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Perkbox
• Access to Costco Membership
• Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme
• On site Gyms
• Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• On site Car Charging Points