Food Safety & Quality Technician - QA & Microbiology

MARMION; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harrogate Based

8 Hour Shift Rota – Including 1/3 of a

Weekend in 3

Develop within quality-led environment

UK resident working rights

Job summary

Marmion is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Technician to join the Harrogate site. You will support microbiology testing, quality assurance tasks and documentation within a state-of-the-art micro lab environment.

Open to graduates or experienced QA/microbiology professionals, with a science-based degree and the desire to grow in a quality-led FMCG setting. UK resident with full working rights preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Science degree

QA experience

HACCP awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

IT literacy

Safety mindset

Flexible hours

Driving licence advantageous

Education

Science degree (natural sciences, microbiology, food science)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marmion is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Technician to join the Harrogate site. You will support microbiology testing, quality assurance tasks and documentation within a state-of-the-art micro lab environment.

Open to graduates or experienced QA/microbiology professionals, with a science-based degree and the desire to grow in a quality-led FMCG setting. UK resident with full working rights preferred.