Food QA Intake & Supplier Assurance Technician

Zertus UK & Ireland; March; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan 4% employer and 5% non-?

Life assurance x4 basic salary

Salary sacrifice schemes

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Zertus UK & Ireland is seeking a Technical Intake & Supplier Assurance Technician based at the New Road, March location to ensure raw materials meet quality standards before production. You will sample materials, test in the on-site lab, and manage supplier documentation.

Responsibilities include testing, documentation, and ensuring QA compliance with BRC standards. The role offers a full-time schedule, 37.5 hours, with a 08:30–16:30 shift, salary £26,240, and a closing date in early November

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (Technical, QA, Production, or NPD).
• A passion for quality assurance and delivering excellence, and a desire to be in a hands-on role working between the warehouse and lab.
• Knowledge of QA principles, Food Safety, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and multitasking skills.
• A hands-on attitude, attention to detail, and a knack for spotting improvement opportunities.
• A flexible approach to work and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills - you'll be completing paperwork, using MS Office and our systems via computers or ipads on daily basis.
• Well-developed communication skills – you'll need to be able to present written and verbal reports that are understood by the target audience.
• Project coordination - you'll need to get hands-on and understand the critical path to deliver within agreed timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Work in the warehouse to sample raw materials and packaging directly from deliveries and test them in our on-site lab.
• Complete physical and in-house testing of food products and packaging.
• Cross-check delivery documentation, ensuring everything meets our quality standards.
• Manage systems like Mitti and QAD, submit external test results, and release materials for production
• Raise non-conformances and support supplier assurance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with BRC standards and customer codes of practice.
• Maintain hygiene standards and calibrate equipment daily.
• Perform allergen swabs and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Build relationships with suppliers to improve the intake process and reduce rejected deliveries.
• Support the Technical and NPD teams with sample testing and additional requests.
• Assist in traceability exercises and customer complaint investigations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

QA & Food Safety

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Hands-on

Independent / team work

MS Office

Tools

Mitti

QAD

Job description

Zertus UK & Ireland is seeking a Technical Intake & Supplier Assurance Technician based at the New Road, March location to ensure raw materials meet quality standards before production. You will sample materials, test in the on-site lab, and manage supplier documentation.

Responsibilities include testing, documentation, and ensuring QA compliance with BRC standards. The role offers a full-time schedule, 37.5 hours, with a 08:30–16:30 shift, salary £26,240, and a closing date in early November