QC Technician — Fast-Paced Food QC & Sensory Tests

Carbery Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is seeking a QC Technician on a 6-month fixed-term contract in High Wycombe. You will perform quality testing and inspections of raw materials and finished products, support investigations into quality issues, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You’ll work with Quality and Production teams, assist GMP and audits, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, food manufacturing or a laboratory environment.
• Logical, practical approach to problem-solving and ability to work independently after training.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive attitude toward learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality testing and inspections of raw materials and finished products, supporting timely product release and accurate records.
• Organise and support sensory evaluations, including sample preparation, testing and recording results.
• Assist with investigations into customer complaints, non-conformances and quality issues, contributing to solutions.
• Support GMP, hygiene and quality audits, including traceability exercises and food safety activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Planning and Innovation to resolve quality issues and support business priorities.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Record-keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Product Vision (PV)

D365

Job description

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is seeking a QC Technician on a 6-month fixed-term contract in High Wycombe. You will perform quality testing and inspections of raw materials and finished products, support investigations into quality issues, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You’ll work with Quality and Production teams, assist GMP and audits, and contribute to continuous improvement.