Job Description

Position Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assistant to join a well-established and fast-growing cosmetics manufacturer based in Knowsley. Reporting directly to the Head of Technical, this role will play a vital part in maintaining and improving Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes across the site. The successful candidate will oversee key QA & QC activities including non-conformance management, internal audit support, assist with quality inspections, and complaint handling, while ensuring compliance with relevant quality standards (GMP/ ISO 9001, and others that may be applicable in the future).

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Assurance oversight:

Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the

Quality Management System (QMS).

Support and monitor day-to-day QA activities to ensure all manufactured products meet internal and external quality standards. Review

batch production records

,

raw material

documentation, and

packaging records

for completeness and accuracy. Coordinate and support the

regular internal audits

across manufacturing and support functions to assess compliance and drive continuous improvement. Help manage

non-conformance reports (NCRs)

and deviations, ensuring timely investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions for resolution. Oversee the management and organisation of the

quarantine area to

ensure proper control of non-conforming materials. Maintain

controlled documents

(SOPs, specifications, test methods, and change controls). Maintain an organised system for

retain samples,

including regular rotation, review, and disposal in line with company policy. Manage the

oil storing and decanting area,

ensuring safe handling, accurate labelling, and traceability in line with quality and safety standards. Perform and oversee

Goods-In checks for raw materials and packaging components

to verify conformance with specifications and quality requirements.
2. Quality Control oversight:

Collect and

prepare samples

of raw materials and finished goods for laboratory analysis. Conduct

basic physical and organoleptic tests

(e.g., appearance, colour, odour analysis) on samples Record and interpret test data accurately,

maintaining laboratory logs

and test records. Monitor

in-process checks

during production to ensure compliance with specifications. Assist in

equipment calibration

and verification as per schedule, where required. Ensure proper

labelling, handling, and storage

of test samples and retain samples. Support environmental monitoring and

hygiene inspections

in production areas, including

daily temperature/humidity

checks.
3.

Identify opportunities to

improve QA processes

and systems, supporting the wider Technical and Compliance functions in implementing enhancements. Maintain

accurate, audit-ready documentation

aligned with internal policies and external standards.
4. Team Relationships:

Collaborate with

Production, Warehouse, H&S

and

Technical

teams to foster a quality-focused culture and promote cross-functional alignment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,500.00-28,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person