Food Quality Assurance Technician: Quality & Compliance

Travail Employment Group; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance 3x annual salary

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and professional 개발

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a Quality Technician to join our technical team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will perform routine product and environmental testing, collect samples, monitor results, and support investigations into quality concerns to maintain product quality, safety and integrity.

You will work with production teams to implement corrective actions, maintain accurate records, and assist with audits and traceability exercises.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quality Technician, QA or QC role.
• Experience within a manufacturing, food, pharma or similar environment.
• Experience with laboratory testing processes and external testing providers.
• Understanding of NIR testing and HACCP principles would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Able to communicate confidently across all levels of the business.
• Proactive approach with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine product and environmental testing, including NIR analysis.
• Collect and prepare samples for in‑house testing and external laboratory assessment.
• Monitor quality results and identify trends or emerging issues.
• Support investigations into quality concerns, customer complaints and non‑conforming products.
• Work with production teams to ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Maintain accurate quality records and controlled documentation.
• Assist with product traceability exercises and audit preparation.
• Conduct internal compliance, housekeeping and quality audits.
• Support external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Manage calibration and upkeep of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Organised & detail‑oriented

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Travail Employment Group is seeking a Quality Technician to join our technical team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will perform routine product and environmental testing, collect samples, monitor results, and support investigations into quality concerns to maintain product quality, safety and integrity.

You will work with production teams to implement corrective actions, maintain accurate records, and assist with audits and traceability exercises.