QA & Compliance Operator - Microbiology & Safety

AB InBev; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

AB InBev Preston is seeking an entry level QA Technician on a fixed-term contract from January 2027 to December 2027 to support the Quality Management team in delivering site KPIs and ensuring food and feed safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead technical areas such as microbiology, audits, and continuous improvement projects, act as SPOC for brewing and packaging quality, and help train staff while developing SOPs.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience with QA standards and audit processes is advantageous.
• Familiarity with HACCP and GMP practices.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS, Food/Feed Integrity, and Quality Standards compliance.
• Participate in FEMAS & BRC audits and internal VPO audits.
• Lead quality improvement projects from a Quality perspective.
• Act as SPOC for Brewing and Packaging Quality, Food/Feed Safety, Micro and Phys-Chem.
• Train staff and develop/train SOPs for area of expertise.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMP

HACCP

Food Safety

Audits

SOP Writing

Training

Microbiology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

AB InBev Preston is seeking an entry level QA Technician on a fixed-term contract from January 2027 to December 2027 to support the Quality Management team in delivering site KPIs and ensuring food and feed safety and regulatory compliance.

You will lead technical areas such as microbiology, audits, and continuous improvement projects, act as SPOC for brewing and packaging quality, and help train staff while developing SOPs.