Lab Quality Technician — Food, Packaging (On-Site UK)

IFF (Great Britain) Limited; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF (Great Britain) Limited in Haverhill, United Kingdom, is seeking a detail-oriented Quality assistant for an on-site role in a busy food manufacturing environment. You will support the Quality team with quality records, data management, documentation control and investigations into customer complaints and internal quality incidents.

The role involves stock management, packaging inspections, and ensuring GMP and food safety compliance across operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality team in maintaining quality records, documentation, and filing systems.
• Input and maintain project information, quality data, specifications, and records within company databases and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Assist with document control activities, including issuing, filing, archiving, and updating controlled quality documentation.
• Support investigations by gathering records and data related to customer complaints, non-conformances, and internal quality incidents.
• Raise purchase requests for laboratory supplies, packaging samples, and quality consumables while supporting stock management activities.
• Assist with stock reconciliation activities and inventory accuracy checks across Quality operations.
• Perform incoming packaging inspections to verify materials against approved specifications and food safety requirements.
• Check packaging deliveries for artwork accuracy, product codes, batch information, print quality, material integrity, and signs of damage or contamination.
• Support compliance with GMP, AIB, customer, regulatory, and site quality requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

IFF (Great Britain) Limited in Haverhill, United Kingdom, is seeking a detail-oriented Quality assistant for an on-site role in a busy food manufacturing environment. You will support the Quality team with quality records, data management, documentation control and investigations into customer complaints and internal quality incidents.

The role involves stock management, packaging inspections, and ensuring GMP and food safety compliance across operations.