Food Safety and Quality Technician

MARMION; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£30,900 pa

Harrogate based

8 Hour Shift Rota (1 weekend in 3)

Development in QA/microbiology

Job summary

Marmion is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Technician to join the Quality & Technical team in Harrogate. You will gain hands-on experience across microbiological testing, food safety, and quality assurance in a supportive technical environment.

Open to experienced QA or lab professionals and science graduates; role involves day-to-day QA tasks, audits, and collaboration with Production to uphold robust food safety standards. UK residency required and a 8-hour shift pattern with weekends.

Qualifications

• Science-based degree and food manufacturing experience desired.
• Experience in Quality Assurance, microbiology or laboratory environment preferred.
• Awareness of HACCP or food safety principles advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support QA tasks across the site and micro lab operations.
• Maintain Food Safety and Quality Systems documentation and records.
• Conduct hygiene surveys of plant and personnel per schedule.
• Carry out microbiological testing on plant-based samples and finished products.
• Perform quality audits and ensure correct version control.
• Assist with investigations and document outcomes in Safefood 360.
• Keep micro lab and stock organized; calibrate equipment as needed.
• Collaborate with Production and Operations to identify risks and improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

IT literacy

Safety-minded

Flexible hours

Education

Degree in natural sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safefood 360

Job description

• Science based degree and food manufacturing experience desired
• £30,900 starting salary | 8 Hour Shift Rota including 1 weekend in 3
• No Sponsorship available - Candidates must have unrestricted right to work in UK

• Science based degree and food manufacturing experience desired
• £30,900 starting salary | 8 Hour Shift Rota including 1 weekend in 3
• No Sponsorship available - Candidates must have unrestricted right to work in UK

Food Safety and Quality Technician | Harrogate | £30,900

We’re searching for a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join the Quality & Technical team of a global FMCG manufacturer in Harrogate.

This opportunity is open to experienced quality or laboratory professionals and science graduates beginning their careers. You’ll gain practical experience across microbiological testing, food safety, quality assurance and manufacturing while developing your knowledge within a supportive technical team.

Key Benefits:

• £30,900 pa
• Harrogate Based
• 8 Hour Shift Rota – Including 1 weekend in 3
• Opportunity to develop within a quality-led manufacturing environment.
• Suitable for candidates with relevant QA or microbiology experience, or graduates with a related science degree.
• Must be UK resident with full UK working rights residing within local area.

The Role

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will carry out a variety of quality assurance tasks across the site, supporting the day-to-day running of the micro lab facility and helping to maintain the company’s Food Safety and Quality Systems. You will work closely with colleagues across Quality, Production and Operations, ensuring high standards of product quality, hygiene, documentation and compliance are consistently maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Quality Manager in maintaining Food Safety and Quality Systems.
• Conduct hygiene surveys of plant and personnel in line with agreed schedules.
• Carry out microbiological testing, including sampling and plating of plant-based samples and finished product.
• Complete regular Quality Assurance line audits, reviewing product quality, packaging and correct version control.
• Maintain accurate written and electronic quality records, including sample results and investigation findings.
• Support complaint investigations and document outcomes within Safefood 360.
• Maintain a clean, organised micro lab environment and ensure good stock rotation of consumables.
• Carry out equipment calibrations, stock checks, ordering and receipt of consumables.
• Participate in internal and external audits, including micro lab accreditation and food safety standards.
• Dipping boreholes and collect technical data as required.
• Work collaboratively with Operations and Production teams to identify risks, solve problems and support continuous improvement.

Key Skills:

• A degree in natural sciences, biological sciences, food science, microbiology or a related discipline.
• Experience within Quality Assurance, microbiology, food manufacturing or a laboratory-based environment is desirable.
• Awareness of HACCP, food safety or quality assurance principles would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with colleagues across different departments.
• Organised, proactive and able to prioritise workload in a fast‑paced environment.
• IT literate, with the ability to use Microsoft Office and internal systems.
• A safety-first mindset and commitment to working with integrity.
• A flexible approach to working hours and shift patterns.
• A driving licence and access to own transport would be advantageous due to occasional off‑site borehole visits.

The Candidate

You’ll be naturally curious, methodical and comfortable balancing laboratory work with time on the production floor. Whether you already work in quality, technical, microbiology or food manufacturing, or you’re a recent science graduate, you’ll bring strong attention to detail, the confidence to raise concerns and a genuine interest in how robust quality systems protect products and consumers. Most importantly, you’ll be keen to learn, collaborate across departments and contribute to continuous improvement.

Our Client

Our client is a quality-led manufacturing business operating within a regulated food safety environment. This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working across departments, supporting production-focused quality standards and contributing to the ongoing development of robust food safety and quality systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Quality Assurance, microbiology, food safety or laboratory-based testing; however, we are also happy to consider a graduate with a relevant science-based degree and a genuine interest in building a career within food manufacturing quality.

Candidates must live within commutable distance to Harrogate. No sponsorship available – applicants must have permanent UK working rights and live locally.

For more details on the role, head to wearemarmion.com. Alternatively, contact Jonny McPartland on 07375 675049 for a confidential chat.

For more on Marmion, head to wearemarmion.com or check out our 5* reviews on Trustpilot & Google.

Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We'd like to confirm that each CV received is read thoroughly by a trained consultant; if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the role. However, we endeavour to consider all applicants for future opportunities; should you wish to speak to the named consultant about your application, please contact us directly.