Join our Early Careers Programme – Quality Assurance Apprentice opportunity … commencing Summer 2025
STADA Thornton & Ross is one of the UK's fastest-growing producers of consumer healthcare products including Covonia, Savlon, Nizoral, Cetraben, and Zoflora. Our mission is Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner, and we’re always looking out for talented people to join our team and support our exciting growth plan.
STADA UK Thornton & Ross - Quality Assurance Apprentice
Huddersfield | U.K. | Full-time | Fixed-Term 24 months
In this newly created role, you will be immersed in the Quality Assurance (QA) team at STADA. You will work alongside seasoned professionals, gaining valuable experience in QA in maintaining operational quality standards, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines.
How You Will Make an Impact
1. Learning and Application of Standards: Gain a thorough understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and relevant international standards.
2. Investigation and Analysis: Assist in complaints investigations, learning to assess risks and identify root causes.
3. Documentation and Reporting: Support the generation of product quality review reports.
4. Quality Monitoring and Support: Participate in batch review activities for cosmetics and foods.
5. Regulatory Compliance and Improvement: Learn to ensure activities comply with applicable regulations and guidelines.
6. Program Management and Feedback: Work to an agreed program of priorities, providing regular feedback and progress reports.
What We Are Looking For
1. Educated to at least GCSE level, with passes at grade 4 or above in English and Maths.
2. Keen interest in QA and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
3. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Good IT skills with a proven ability to use Microsoft Office packages.
5. High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
6. Strong time management and organisational skills.
7. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
8. Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
How we care for you
At Thornton & Ross, our purpose motivates us every day. We offer:
* Competitive starting salary of £17,500 and an annual bonus scheme.
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with 6% employer contributions.
* Hybrid working – three days in the office, remaining days working at home.
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
* On-site subsidised canteen.
* Health benefits through our Medicash Health Cash Plan.
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Enhanced Family Leave.
STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture. We welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.
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