Job Title: Quality Assurance Shift Operator
Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Quality Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
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Can you say ‘yes’?...
Do you have strong attention to detail?
Do you have good communication skills?
Do you have a problem-solving mindset
As our Quality Assurance Shift Operator, you will be responsible for testing, monitoring, and ensuring that rock insulation products meet internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements. This role supports production by performing routine lab tests on in-process samples, and finished products, helping maintain consistent product performance and compliance
What you’ll be doing…
Conduct physical and mechanical tests on insulation products
Perform in-process checks during manufacturing runs
Ensure products meet specifications
Identify deviations and non-conformities in product quality
Communicate test results to production teams and supervisors
Record and maintain accurate lab test data and reports
Update quality control logs, and databases
Assist in preparing audit documentation and compliance reports
Maintain laboratory equipment (e.g., ovens, furnaces, conductivity meters)
Ensure proper handling and storage of samples
Support investigations into quality issues and root cause analysis
Assist in trials for new products or process changes
Recommend improvements to testing methods or procedures
Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
A full role profile is available upon request from HR/Talent Acquisition.
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
If you have any of the following – this would be an added advantage:
1–3 years in a laboratory or manufacturing QA or QC role (preferred)
Experience in insulation
Knowledge of material testing methods and standards
Familiarity with lab instruments and calibration procedures
Basic data analysis and reporting skills
Understanding of ISO quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001)
We'll provide:
Enhanced Holiday Pay – 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more
16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service
Group Income Protection
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages
Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
Staff Bonus Scheme
Career Progression Routes
Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
Westfield Health Cash Plan
Perkbox
Access to Costco Membership
Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme
On site Gyms
Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders
Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
On site Car Charging Points
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, so we will reply to your application ASAP.
Knauf Insulation welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to treating everyone equally, regardless of: age; sex; disability; ethnicity; gender identity; religion/belief; sexual orientation; marriage/civil partnership or pregnancy/maternity. In particular, we encourage applications from people from a minority background or from demographics that are underrepresented in the manufacturing industry.
We are a Disability Confident Leader (Level 1) and take care to ensure good EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) practices in all our operations. If you are invited to an interview, a member of our team will be in touch via email to enquire about any access requirements or reasonable adjustments that we can make for your interview.
