QA Assistant

b3 jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in West London is seeking a QA Assistant to perform quality checks by sampling and analyzing raw materials. In this role, you will conduct daily audits to maintain hygiene standards, log non-conformances, and contribute ideas for ongoing improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience in a food manufacturing environment and strong communication skills. This position offers a salary between £27,000 and £29,000, along with 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Increased holiday up to 25 days with service

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment in the quality assurance field.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions effectively.
• Good communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily audits to maintain hygiene standards.
• Log and investigate non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Carry out regular internal audits for compliance.
• Contribute ideas for ongoing improvement in quality.

Skills

Quality assurance experience in food manufacturing

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent decision making

Job description

QA Assistant

This successful food processing business is a UK leading innovator within their product sector. They have grown rapidly over the last few years and have flourished to become a trusted name in the food industry.

About the QA Assistant job

The purpose of your role will be to perform quality checks by sampling and analysing raw materials as well as hosting daily taste panels and preparing certificates of conformance and analysis.

Key tasks

• Daily audits are conducted to ensure factory hygiene standards are maintained at the highest level. After each production changeover, hygiene line checks are performed, which include allergen rapid testing to prevent cross-contamination and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Ensure all non-conformances and customer complaints are carefully logged, investigated, and closed out in a timely manner. Any risks, or evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification products, equipment, packaging, or raw materials, are reported immediately to maintain product integrity and safeguard consumers.
• Regular internal audits are carried out to verify adherence to quality and safety procedures. Staff training sessions are also organised to enhance awareness, skills, and commitment to maintaining high standards across all operations.
• Ongoing improvement is encouraged through the active contribution of ideas that can enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and overall profitability. This proactive approach helps drive a culture of excellence within the business.

About You

• The successful candidate shall ideally have experience in a food manufacturing environment in the quality assurance/technical field.
• Candidate must be well organised, be able to work independently, be good at decision making and have good communication skills.

More details

The QA Assistant job (ref:8999) is paying £27,000 - £29,000 according to your experience.

The site is based in West London and is commutable from Hayes, West Drayton, Slough, Ealing, Greenford, Southall, Uxbridge, Northolt, Hounslow, Feltham, Ruislip and Harrow.

The package includes 20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per completed calendar year up to 25 days + bank holidays, standard company pension.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

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Alternate job titles - QA Technician | QA Auditor | Quality Assurance Auditor | Quality Controller | Quality Auditor | Quality Assistant | Quality Assurance Technician | QC Assistant | Quality Checker