Job Description

Who we are

Noble Foods is a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. Within this, Noble Foods owns several successful brands, including the UK's biggest free-range egg brand the happy egg co., Big & Fresh and Purely Organic.


Our Milling Business Unit is one of the largest animal feed compounders in the UK.

What are we looking for?

Belle Eau Park Mill are looking to recruit a temporary QC Technician to support and participate in the quality function within Noble Foods Milling. Reporting to the Quality Manager, the QC Technician will carry out NIR nutritional analysis of raw materials and finished feeds.


About the role

Execute the routine NIR testing schedule including analysis of raw materials and finished feeds Operate to safe and good laboratory practices and housekeeping Perform other quality tasks including sampling, sample preparation and sieve testing Record results and compare to defined specifications Assist in feed quality investigations Collect and input data for the development of NIR calibrations Effectively communicate results and trends in the form of regular reports Perform calibration checks as well as simple troubleshooting, maintenance and repair tasks on the NIR Maintain a good working relationship with external laboratories

About you

No previous NIR or laboratory experience is necessary, full training will be given Excellent attention to detail Accurate data entry Computer literate - good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel

This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave and is envisaged to be for 12 months.


Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, (8 hours per day) with 30 mins break each day. Actual start and finish times can be flexible provided the hours are completed between 6am - 6pm.

What can we offer you?

Salary 24246 pa

Location Allowance 1212.30 pa

People Partnership Bonus - the more we make the more we share with our colleagues

Life insurance

Enhanced Sick Scheme

Free eye test every 2 years

Access to Private GP's and annual health check with Aviva Digicare+

Pension Scheme

Recommend a Friend Programme - Earn 250 by introducing a friend

Hundreds of Retail and Leisure Discounts via Perkbox

Discounted Mobile Phone Contracts with Vodafone

Staff discounts

Enhanced Paternity Scheme


Enhanced Maternity / Adoption Scheme

Milestone Service Awards

Additional Allowances for First Aiders and Mental Health First Aiders

Wellness programme

Employee Charity Matching Scheme

Voucher for Christmas