Quality Control Chemical Technician

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Help shape the future of sustainable agriculture with a global industry leader.

We are part of Yara International, a global leader in crop nutrition and sustainable agriculture. With over a century of innovation behind us, Yara is a stable and trusted company with a clear mission: to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet.

We are looking for a Quality Control Chemical Technician to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring that products that are exported and used by customers across the globe consistently meet the highest quality standards.

If you are passionate about chemistry and thrive in a laboratory environment where your work directly impacts product quality, we would like to hear from you

About the Role

This is a hands-on quality role at the heart of our manufacturing operation, where your decisions and expertise will directly influence product quality, production efficiency and customer satisfaction.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Yara during a period of significant growth and investment. You'll initially be based at our Pocklington site before moving in 2026 to our brand-new manufacturing facility in Howden. This £100+ million investment will feature modern facilities, advanced technology and increased automation, creating an exceptional working environment for our employees. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the transition to one of the UK's newest and most advanced manufacturing facilities.

As a Quality Control Technician, you'll work closely with both Quality and Production teams, helping to ensure our products consistently meet the highest standards.

You will perform analytical testing, interpret results, maintain laboratory equipment and work closely with the production team to solve quality challenges.

This role involves shift work to match our production patterns throughout the year.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Quality Control Manager, you will:

• Perform routine and non-routine chemical and physical analysis of raw materials, in process samples and finished products.
• Prepare laboratory reagents, standards, and test solutions.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation in line with ISO9001 and quality systems.
• Review and interpret test data, reporting findings to relevant parties.
• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results and support root cause analysis activities.
• Update and maintain daily dispatch records in relation to approved analysis.
• Conduct equipment calibration, verification, and routine maintenance.
• internal quality audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with method development / validation and continuous improvement projects.
• Support plant operations and plant trials where necessary.

Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• An HNC (or equivalent) in Chemistry or equivalent chemical science qualification and/or at least 2 years' experience in a laboratory or manufacturing quality environment.

• Knowledge of classical and instrumental analytical chemistry techniques.

• Have a high level of safety awareness with a good understanding of laboratory health and safety requirements, including COSHH regulations and risk assessment processes

• Have an understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and working to regulatory standards such as ISO 9001,17025.

• Comfortable working both in the laboratory and on the production floor.

• Able to make sound decisions and take ownership of quality-related matters.

• A practical, hands-on team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Experience of working in a manufacturing, production or operational environment would be advantageous.

Additional Information

As part of Yara, you'll join a stable global company that is investing in its people and a brand-new manufacturing facility in Howden, while contributing to a purpose that helps responsibly feed the world and protect the planet.

What We Offer

25 days’ holiday (plus the option to purchase 5 additional days).
Vitality Private Healthcare.
10% employer pension contributions.
Annual bonus scheme.
Life Assurance.
A wide range of learning and development opportunities.
Inclusion & Wellbeing activities (such as football, badminton, tennis, running, and walking groups).

The successful candidate will need to have the right to work in the UK, with any visa requirements already in place.

Apply no later than

6th August 2026 – However we may hold interviews before this date for suitable candidates.

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.