QA Technologist

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Brown Recruitment is partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a QA Technologist for the Technical and Quality function in Leicester. This permanent, hands-on role focuses on problem solving, challenging standards and working closely with Production to ensure safe, legal, authentic and consistently high-quality products reach customers.

The successful candidate will coordinate QA activities, investigate non-conformances, monitor materials and support validation projects to

Qualifications

• Experience in QA, technical QC or food safety in FMCG environments.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, BRCGS and food safety regulations.
• Analytical, organisational and communication skills; ability to influence peers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily QA activities, audits and verification checks to uphold food safety and BRCGS compliance.
• Investigate non-conformances with root cause analysis and risk assessment to implement corrective actions.
• Monitor raw materials, analyse quality data and support validation/improvement projects for Right First Time performance.
• Collaborate with Production and suppliers, offering technical guidance on food safety, quality and authenticity, and train SOPs.

Skills

HACCP

GMP

BRCGS

Quality Assurance

Root Cause Analysis

Audit

Job description

Drive Quality. Strengthen Food Safety. Make an Impact on the Factory Floor.

We're partnering with a leading food manufacturing business to recruit an ambitious QA Technologist to join its Technical and Quality function. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, challenging standards and working closely with Production to ensure safe, legal, authentic and consistently high-quality products reach the customer.

QA Technologist

Leicester

Permanent

3 on 3 off, 8am - 8pm

£30,000 - £32,000

What You'll Be Doing:

• Coordinate daily QA activities, audits and verification checks while driving high standards of food safety, quality and BRCGS compliance
• Investigate non-conformances, deviations and quality incidents, using root cause analysis and risk assessment to implement effective corrective actions
• Monitor raw materials, analyse quality data and support validation and improvement projects to drive Right First Time performance
• Work closely with Production, Technical and suppliers, providing technical guidance on food safety, quality and authenticity while supporting team development and SOP training

What We're Looking For:

• Experience within Quality Assurance, Technical, Quality Control or food safety in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, BRCGS, food safety, quality, legality and authenticity, with experience in investigations and risk assessment
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to make decisions, challenge standards and influence colleagues in a fast-paced environment

If you're ready to take your QA career to the next level and want a role where you can genuinely influence food safety, quality performance and manufacturing standards, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact