Food QA Technician – Sensory & Lab Analysis

Ambitions Personnel; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is assisting a Peterborough-based food manufacturer to recruit a QA Technician (Food). The role covers hands-on QA lab work, sampling and data management within a GMP/GLP environment. You will contribute to traceability, run sensory activities and support investigation processes.

The ideal candidate has QA/Sensory experience in manufacturing, GLP familiarity, and strong communication skills, with an eye for detail and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA/Sensory within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality sampling, analysis and reporting for raw materials, WIP, finished products and environmental samples.
• Maintain data systems to ensure traceability and KPIs.
• Support sensory activities: taste panels, sample preparation and submission, data processing.

Skills

QA/Sensory experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

HNC in science

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ambitions Personnel is assisting a Peterborough-based food manufacturer to recruit a QA Technician (Food). The role covers hands-on QA lab work, sampling and data management within a GMP/GLP environment. You will contribute to traceability, run sensory activities and support investigation processes.

The ideal candidate has QA/Sensory experience in manufacturing, GLP familiarity, and strong communication skills, with an eye for detail and the ability to work both independently and in a team.