QC Technician 6M FTC

Synergy Flavours Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is seeking a Quality Control role to support testing, inspections and audits across the site, ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, and regulatory standards. You will help maintain product quality, support food safety objectives, and contribute to the continuous improvement of quality systems within the Quality team.

Essential Experience in Quality, Food Safety, Manufacturing or Laboratory environments, with strong attention to detail, good

Qualifications

• Essential Experience or knowledge of working within a Quality, Food Safety, Manufacturing or Laboratory environment.
• Desirable Experience within the food manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP or BRCGS requirements.
• Experience carrying out quality testing, inspections or audits.
• Experience using quality management systems or databases.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality testing and inspections of finished products and raw materials.
• Manage retention samples, ensuring accurate records and full traceability.
• Support sensory and panel assessments as required.
• Work with Production teams on quality-related projects and provide cover when required.
• Support BRCGS audit preparation and ongoing Quality Management System activities.
• Assist with investigations into non-conformances, complaints and quality incidents.
• Carry out GMP, hygiene and quality audits across production and warehouse areas.
• Complete traceability and mass balance exercises in line with internal audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, food safety and operational performance.
• Provide wider Quality Assurance and Quality Control support as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Procedures following

Tools

Quality management systems

Databases

Job description

Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry-we're a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods. We believe great flavor starts with great people. That's why we're committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences.

Your Role in Synergy's Success

You will support the Quality Control function by carrying out testing, inspection, and auditing activities across the site, ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, and regulatory standards. You will play a key role in maintaining product quality, supporting food safety objectives, and contributing to the continuous improvement of quality systems and processes within the Quality team.

How You Will Contribute

• Carry out quality testing and inspections of finished products and raw materials.
• Manage retention samples, ensuring accurate records and full traceability.
• Support sensory and panel assessments as required.
• Work with Production teams on quality-related projects and provide cover when required.
• Support BRCGS audit preparation and ongoing Quality Management System activities.
• Assist with investigations into non-conformances, complaints and quality incidents.
• Carry out GMP, hygiene and quality audits across production and warehouse areas.
• Complete traceability and mass balance exercises in line with internal audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, food safety and operational performance.
• Provide wider Quality Assurance and Quality Control support as required.

Key Ingredients for Success

Essential Experience or knowledge of working within a Quality, Food Safety, Manufacturing or Laboratory environment.

• Good attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with different teams.
• Ability to follow procedures and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Experience within the food manufacturing industry.

• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP or BRCGS requirements.
• Experience carrying out quality testing, inspections or audits.
• Experience using quality management systems or databases.

Our Commitment to our People

We are a diverse and growing workforce of over 1,000 people across eight countries globally. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure that Carbery Group continues to be a place where people are supported to develop and feel that they can do their best work. We are committed to driving growth, developing future capability and delivering results through our dedicated teams. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and makes a meaningful impact - from local communities to global markets.

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment.

Across our global organisation, we employ 1000 people in 8 countries - and we are growing. From production specialists to R&D experts, finance, quality, digital, marketing, sales and so much more, see what opportunities await you with Carbery and Synergy.