Food Quality Assurance Technician | Flexible Hours & Benefits

Confidential; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Option to purchase additional annual '

An additional day off for charitable

Flexible working options

Company pension scheme

Medical benefits

Employee benefits platform discounts

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join the Technical team in a well-established UK food manufacturing business. You will perform routine quality inspections, sampling, and recordkeeping to ensure products meet specifications and customer expectations.

The role works closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Technical teams to uphold quality, food safety and regulatory compliance. Applicants should have FMCG experience and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality documentation systems.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including day/night shifts.
• Ability to stop production if safety/quality standards are compromised.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine quality inspections and product assessments throughout the manufacturing process.
• Monitor production activities to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Undertake product, water and environmental sampling, testing and accurately record results.
• Support investigations into quality issues and assist with implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate quality records, documentation and product traceability information.
• Support internal, customer and third-party audits.
• Monitor site hygiene and environmental standards.
• Coordinate organoleptic taste panels and report findings.
• Assist with product investigations, customer complaints and product recall activities when required.
• Promote a positive food safety and quality culture across the site.
• Identify and report any health and safety concerns.
• Verify equipment checks, including metal detectors, X-ray systems and checkweighers.

Skills

FMCG experience

HACCP & GMP

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent working

MS Office

Flexible hours

Tools

Quality documentation systems

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join the Technical team in a well-established UK food manufacturing business. You will perform routine quality inspections, sampling, and recordkeeping to ensure products meet specifications and customer expectations.

The role works closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Technical teams to uphold quality, food safety and regulatory compliance. Applicants should have FMCG experience and strong attention to detail.