QC Team Leader Raw Materials and Sampling

Overview

QC Team Leader – Raw Materials & Sampling. Full-time, on site.

Location:

Skipton, ENG, GB. Day shift, Mon–Fri, 08:00–16:30. 9-day fortnight, every other Friday off. Competitive salary + benefits. £45,000 per annum.

• Lead the Raw Materials & Sampling team, ensuring sampling, testing and reporting are completed accurately, on time and in full.
• Maintain production flow by ensuring materials are available when needed and collaborate with manufacturing, packaging and third‑party laboratories.
• Own the sampling booth and equipment; support investigations and deviations; ensure the team is fully trained and confident in their work.
• Contribute to safety culture by carrying out inspections, supporting CAPA activity and maintaining a compliant laboratory environment.
• Communicate effectively as a key member of the team; chair Tier 1 meetings, escalate issues when needed, and drive continuous improvement across the department.
• Help achieve Right First Time results, meet KPIs and maintain GMP/compliance with regulatory standards.

• Smooth, timely sampling and testing with no delays to production.
• Strong Right First Time performance and adherence to schedules.
• Confident, well‑trained team members who feel supported and empowered.
• Effective issue resolution and clear communication across departments.
• Positive audit outcomes and robust GMP compliance.

Essential:

• Experience leading analytical or testing teams in GMP, pharmaceutical, food, automotive, aeronautical or similar regulated environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with raw material testing (wet chemistry, chromatography, spectroscopy).
• A degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Great problem‑solving skills, strong communication and the ability to manage workload effectively.

Desirable:

• Experience with continuous improvement.
• Confidence influencing others and driving positive change.

We provide veterinary professionals with the tools to support the welfare of animals worldwide and offer a true career with real purpose. At the Skipton site, we operate on a 9‑day fortnight, providing longer weekends. We support employee wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7 and 365 days a year, as well as a range of benefits including healthcare, a cash plan, Headspace app access, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, pet‑related discounts, free fruit on Mondays, on‑site parking (including free electric charging), 22.5 days annual leave + bank holidays, and an option to buy a week’s holiday each year.

We also contribute 8% to the employer pension.