QA TECHNICIAN

McCormick & Company; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food manufacturing firm is seeking a QA Technician in Aylesbury, UK to ensure quality compliance through sampling and analysis. The role involves maintaining quality data systems and supporting investigations into non-conformances. The ideal candidate should possess an HND in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, and experience in a QA/laboratory environment. This full-time position follows a day shift schedule from Monday to Friday and offers opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing QA/laboratory environment.
• Familiar with Good Laboratory Practice and quality systems.
• Ability to work on a daily shift, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and analysis of raw materials and finished products.
• Coordinate environmental and product samples for testing.
• Support investigations of non‑conformances and customer complaints.
• Maintain QA data systems and ensure accurate record‑keeping.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and uphold GLP and GMP standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

HND in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

QA Technician – Haddenham (Oxfordshire, UK)

Working model: day shift Monday-Friday 07:30-16:00

QA Technician is responsible for maintaining quality data and systems, conducting sampling and analytical testing, and supporting QA objectives to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform sampling and analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished products to verify quality compliance.
• Coordinate environmental and product samples for internal and external testing.
• Support investigations of non‑conformances and customer complaints, implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain QA data systems (methods, calibrations, SAP) and ensure timely, accurate record‑keeping.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and uphold GLP, GMP, and H&S standards.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• HND in a relevant field or equivalent experience in a manufacturing QA/laboratory environment.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a scientific approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience in SAP (or similar systems) will be beneficial.
• Experience with Good Laboratory Practice and quality systems.
• Team‑oriented, proactive, and eager to learn and drive improvement.
• Ability to work on a daily shift, Mon‑Fri.

COMPANY

Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufacturers, food service businesses and consumers. While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets across Asia‑Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz. At McCormick, we have over a 100‑year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

TO APPLY

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.