QA Technician

Michael Page (UK); Chiswick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global QSR business is seeking a QA Technician to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards. The role involves delivering projects for innovation and collaborating with suppliers to maintain performance standards. Candidates should have a degree in Food Science or related fields, HACCP Level 3 certification, and strong analytical skills. This permanent position offers competitive salary and benefits in the vibrant city of London.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job security and career growth

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a related quality field.
• HACCP Level 3 certification.
• Experience within Manufacturing or Quality assurance.
• Ability to influence across all business levels.
• Strong attention to detail and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small-scale projects for product innovation.
• Review supplier samples and provide feedback.
• Implement systems to improve speed to market.
• Work with suppliers to ensure product standards.
• Monitor category performance for continuous improvement.

Skills

Food Science

HACCP Level 3

Food contact material knowledge

Technical experience (Manufacturing, Quality or Retail)

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

About Our Client

Global QSR business, looking after the EMEA region

Job Description

• Deliver small-scale projects that contribute to product innovation and technical excellence
• Review supplier samples against submission information, in house testing and provide feedback on the product
• Identify and implement new systems and processes to improve speed to market
• Work closely with suppliers to implement product performance standards and ensure timely approvals
• Ensure manufacturing sites meet Starbucks technical and ethical standards, including reviewing audits and corrective actions.
• Ensure products comply with industry regulations, Starbucks quality standards, and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor category performance, complaint data, to drive continuous improvement.

The Successful Applicant

A successful QA Technician should have:

• A degree or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology, Scientific Engineering or related quality field in consumer/ household goods
• HACCP Level 3
• Food contact material knowledge
• Technical experience within Manufacturing, Quality or Retail
• Able to influence cross functionally and across all levels within the business
• Experience working with both internal and external stakeholders
• Previous experience as a Product Technologist in a product facing role
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)., experience in Power BI is desirable
• Ability to collect data, organise, analyse and capture conclusions as well as excellent analytical and report writing skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Attractive bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a respected name in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry.
• Permanent role offering job security and career growth.
• Based in the vibrant city of London.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a QA Technician, apply today to join a company that values quality and innovation.