QA Assistant / Graduate Quality Assistant (Food Manufacturing)

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

30 days holiday including Bank Hols

Job summary

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Graduate QA Assistant in Ditcheat, Somerset to join a food manufacturing team. The role focuses on monitoring production for safety and quality, maintaining QA records, and supporting audits and investigations.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and an interest in quality and food safety. Salary ranges from £27,000 to £33,000 with benefits and 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrician or a related subject
• Strong interest in food safety, quality assurance, or technical roles
• Knowledge of HACCP or food hygiene principles (academic or practical)
• Excellent organisation, communication, and IT skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn within a food manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Monitor food production and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
• Complete and maintain QA documentation, records, and traceability systems
• Assist with internal audits, hygiene inspections, and GMP checks
• Support customer complaint investigations and non-conformance reporting
• Assist with microbiological testing and quality checks
• Contribute to continuous improvement and product development projects

Skills

Organisation skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Degree in Food Science

Degree in Food Technology

Degree in Nutrition or related subject

Tools

HACCP Level 2

Job description

Graduate QA Assistant / Graduate Quality Assistant (Food Manufacturing)

Location: Ditcheat, Somerset (near Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Wells)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Day Shift – 37.5 hours)

Salary: £27,000 – £33,000 + Benefits + 30 Days Holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)

Key Responsibilities – Graduate Quality Role

• Monitor food production and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
• Complete and maintain QA documentation, records, and traceability systems
• Assist with internal audits, hygiene inspections, and GMP checks
• Support customer complaint investigations and non-conformance reporting
• Assist with microbiological testing and quality checks
• Contribute to continuous improvement and product development projects

About You – Graduate Requirements

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrician or a related subject
• Strong interest in food safety, quality assurance, or technical roles
• Knowledge of HACCP or food hygiene principles (academic or practical)
• Excellent organisation, communication, and IT skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn within a food manufacturing environment

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Placement year or internship in food manufacturing / FMCG
• HACCP Level 2 or Food Safety certification
• Exposure to quality assurance, audits, or technical standards (e.g. BRC)

Graduate Job Keywords

• Food Science Graduate Jobs
• Graduate QA Jobs
• Graduate Quality Assistant
• Food Technologist Graduate
• Entry-Level Food Industry Jobs
• FMCG Graduate Roles

Location

• Commutable from: Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Wells, Frome, Radstock, Bruton, Evercreech, Paulton, and Trowbridge.