QA Officer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify only on a lower rate
Anyone can use the standard rate, and the pay is below it. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate. On the jobs board, Standard hides roles like this and the new entrant rate shows them as Possible at most.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3115 Quality assurance technicians Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
2481 Quality control and planning engineers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £33,400 Clears | £37,500 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
8143 Routine inspectors and testers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
QA Officer x3
As we expand our Quality Function in Holmes Chapel we require 3 new QA Officers to join our team full time on a 5-day 3 shift pattern paying £35,000 plus benefits.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our products are manufactured to the highest quality standards while maintaining compliance with cGMP requirements. Working as part of our Quality team, you'll provide essential support to Production and Quality Control through batch and documentation review, quality investigations and the resolution of non-conformances.
You'll collaborate with colleagues across Production, QC and Projects, providing quality expertise to support both routine operations and exciting new initiatives. From contributing to Product Quality Reviews and conducting GMP audits to supporting inspection readiness, process improvements and root cause investigations, you'll help drive a culture of quality, compliance and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about quality and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.
Our core values are, Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile, these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.
We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.
We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that’s what makes our company a great place to work.
We are proud to be a disability Positive employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance technicians (SOC 3115) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~43k in sample- Middle half £28,444–41,340
- Median £32,968
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. BESPAK LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3115 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.