QA Analyst: Beverage Quality & Lab Innovation

Heineken; Hereford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days’ holiday

Life assurance

Free ciders and beers

Wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Colleague Networks

LEAD talent programme

Job summary

Heineken UK is seeking a QA Analyst to join the Quality team in Hereford. The role focuses on analytical, microbiological and sensory testing within a fast paced manufacturing lab, aligned with the Laboratory Star System (LSS).

You will support sampling, reporting and cross‑functional collaboration across Packaging, Brewing and Logistics. Reporting to the Lab Manager, you will perform inspections, maintain equipment, and drive continuous improvement in line with 5S and HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology or similar science.
• Experience in Laboratories with understanding of laboratory procedures & safety.
• Experience using GC and HPLC techniques is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Executing analytical, microbiological and sensory analyses, including sampling, preparation and reporting of results.
• Verifying in-line meters and carrying out quality checks in line with LSS procedures.
• Maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory and production analysis equipment.
• Keeping laboratory materials stocked and available.
• Contributing to a safe, clean and tidy working area, following 5S, LSS and HACCP standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions (ISO 9001, LSS, TPM).
• Coordinating with shared quality labs on trend analyses, sample shipping and equipment management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory experience

GC/HPLC knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry/Biology or similar

Tools

GC (Gas Chromatography)

HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography)

Job description

Heineken UK is seeking a QA Analyst to join the Quality team in Hereford. The role focuses on analytical, microbiological and sensory testing within a fast paced manufacturing lab, aligned with the Laboratory Star System (LSS).

You will support sampling, reporting and cross‑functional collaboration across Packaging, Brewing and Logistics. Reporting to the Lab Manager, you will perform inspections, maintain equipment, and drive continuous improvement in line with 5S and HACCP standards.