QA Technologist

Zest Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a QA Technologist in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is perfect for those who thrive in hands-on technical positions and want to significantly impact quality systems and operational excellence. You will play a vital role in ensuring all products meet safety and quality standards while supporting audits and compliance checks. Join a dynamic team dedicated to continuous improvement and quality assurance, where your expertise will drive success and innovation in food safety practices. If you are passionate about quality and eager to make a difference, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Previous QA/technical experience in food manufacturing is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support food safety, legality, and quality across the site.
• Conduct internal audits, investigations, and compliance checks.
• Maintain and improve HACCP and QMS documentation.

Skills

QA Systems

HACCP Level 2

Food Safety Level 3

Internal Auditing

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

HACCP Level 2

Food Safety Level 3

Internal Auditing Qualification

Tools

EQMS

Muddy Boots

SAP

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a QA Technologist to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on technical position and wants to make a real impact on quality systems, compliance, and operational excellence.

The purpose of the role is ensure that all products are consistently safe, legal, and produced to the highest quality standards, while meeting all customer and legislative requirements. You will be an integral part of the technical team, driving improvements through audits, investigations, and strong QA practices.

Key Responsibilities:
* Support food safety, legality, and quality across the site.
* Conduct internal audits, investigations, and compliance checks.
* Maintain and improve HACCP and QMS documentation.
* Assist with customer and third-party audits.
* Support new product launches with process and paperwork readiness.
* Inspect raw materials and printed packaging.
* Manage calibration and routine audit schedules (e.g. glass, GMP).
* Investigate complaints and help drive continuous improvement.
* Participate in taste panels, shelf-life validation, and HACCP reviews.
* Provide hands-on support to the QA and Technical teams.

Requirements:
* Previous QA/technical experience in food manufacturing.
* HACCP Level 2 (Level 3 desirable) and Food Safety Level 3.
* Internal auditing qualification.
* Confident using QA systems such as EQMS, Muddy Boots, or SAP.
* Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

It is easy to apply, click the link or send your application to [e-mail]

*Sponsorship not available for this requirement*

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