QA Technologist (12 Month FTC)

Kandhu Recruitment Ltd; Royal British Legion Village; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a diligent Quality Technologist for a full-time 12-14 month maternity cover position in Aylesford, Kent. The Quality Technologist will ensure consistent quality and compliance of products through routine testing and documentation control. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and knowledge of food quality standards. Benefits include training opportunities, a health cash plan, and discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus

Flexible pay access options

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a Quality, Technical, or similar role in food or supplement manufacturing/distribution.
• Experience managing non-conformances or complaints is beneficial.
• Knowledge of microbiological principles is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sampling, testing, reporting, and release of raw materials and finished products.
• Highlight analytical failures and contribute to investigations.
• Coordinate concessions and urgent orders with customer support.

Skills

Knowledge of Quality/Technical standards used within the food industry

Experience in Quality, Technical, or similar role in food manufacturing

Ability to manage non-conformances or complaints

Understanding of microbiological principles

Job description

Quality Technologist (Full-Time - 12-14 Month Maternity Cover)

Location: Aylesford, Kent (On-Site)

Opportunity

An established and fast-growing manufacturer within the food and nutrition sector is seeking a diligent Quality Technologist to support core quality operations across testing, documentation, audits, and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business known for its high standards, strong technical focus, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Highlights

• Full-time, on-site role based in Aylesford, Kent
• 12-14 month maternity cover contract
• Broad exposure to quality systems within a modern manufacturing environment
• Excellent opportunity for professional growth and development

Role

As Quality Technologist, you will help ensure the consistent quality, safety, and compliance of products through the support of daily testing, documentation control, internal auditing, and site monitoring activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sampling, testing, reporting, and release of raw materials and finished products
• Highlight analytical failures (OOS results) and contribute to investigations
• Coordinate concessions, pre‑shipment samples, and urgent orders with customer support
• Carry out GMP and hygiene audits, environmental and allergen monitoring
• Support validation activities such as allergen, homogeneity, cleaning, and shelf‑life studies
• Conduct pre‑requisite checks including temperature and humidity monitoring
• Verify batch paperwork and labels for production
• Collate and review analysis data for product release
• Coordinate testing with internal and external laboratories
• Assist production teams with quality or process‑related issues

Benefits

• Training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Flexible pay access options

About You

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with a strong interest in quality and food safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Quality/Technical standards used within the food industry (GFSI or similar)
• At least 2 years' experience in a Quality, Technical, or similar role in food or supplement manufacturing/distribution
• Experience managing non‑conformances or complaints (beneficial)
• Awareness of microbiological principles (advantageous but not essential)

Interested?

If you are a motivated Quality Technologist seeking your next step within a growing and supportive manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability for the role or similar positions within the Food Sector. If we feel you are a relevant candidate, we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants.

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