Quality Operative

QC Operative

Department:-Quality
Reports to:-QC Team Leader

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a-QC Operative-to join a busy Quality department. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products and materials meet required quality standards while complying with-Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and company procedures.

This role requires strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, and the ability to work efficiently in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and review incoming deliveries to ensure consignments are received in acceptable condition, free from damage or tampering, and supplied by approved suppliers.
• Verify that shipments have been transported under appropriate environmental conditions by approved transport providers.
• Process temperature-sensitive or controlled stock promptly and transfer to the correct storage location.
• Upload and maintain all relevant delivery documentation on internal systems.
• Perform identity checks on raw materials and report discrepancies against specifications.
• Accurately record all quality control checks and documentation.
• Carry out authenticity checks on specific sourced consignments where required.
• Conduct sample inspections of pre-printed packaging materials.
• Perform in-process quality checks during production.
• Inspect produced components and record outcomes within the appropriate documentation.
• Compare materials or products against defined specifications and quality standards.
• Approve or reject components, packaging materials, and finished products based on inspection results.
• Carry out final checks on reference samples representing production batches.
• Review batch production records (BPRs) to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all required documentation is present and correctly completed.
• Report any errors, discrepancies, or quality concerns promptly.

Additional Duties

• Support ad-hoc quality tasks as required.
• Work additional hours when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Report any issues or concerns to the QC Team Leader or Senior QC Operative.
• Ensure full compliance with GxP standards and company policies.
• Attend all mandatory training sessions.

Skills and Experience

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Good organisational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a-quality control or manufacturing,-is desirable but not essential.