Food QA Specialist: Quality & Compliance Champion

Castle Employment Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Employment Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for a Harrogate, North Yorkshire food manufacturing business. The role is permanent and operates on an evening shift (2pm–10pm) with a salary of £35,000 per annum.

You will carry out QA inspections, support audits and drive improvements while ensuring GMP and BRCGS standards are met. A relevant qualification in Food Science or Engineering is preferred, and a full driving licence is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in QA Technician, Quality Assurance or Technical Compliance in food manufacturing.
• Good working knowledge of BRCGS standards, food safety regulations and quality management systems.
• Experience supporting quality audits, investigations and corrective actions.
• Understanding of GMP and food safety principles.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Confidence working with production teams and communicating quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out quality inspections and audits across manufacturing processes, equipment and finished products.
• Ensuring compliance with BRCGS, food safety regulations and customer quality standards.
• Maintaining and updating the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Investigating quality issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Working closely with production teams to maintain consistent quality standards and resolve issues.
• Supporting internal, external and customer audits, including preparing documentation and reports.
• Monitoring quality data, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
• Delivering quality and compliance training to production colleagues.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen food safety, efficiency and product quality.
• Ensuring good manufacturing practices (GMP) are followed throughout the production process.

Skills

Quality inspections

Audits

GMP compliance

Food safety standards

Education

Food Science qualification

Engineering qualification

Job description

Castle Employment Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for a Harrogate, North Yorkshire food manufacturing business. The role is permanent and operates on an evening shift (2pm–10pm) with a salary of £35,000 per annum.

You will carry out QA inspections, support audits and drive improvements while ensuring GMP and BRCGS standards are met. A relevant qualification in Food Science or Engineering is preferred, and a full driving licence is beneficial.