Quality Assurance

Apex Appoint; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Biggleswade is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist. This hands-on role involves leading supplier audits, ensuring raw material compliance, and mentoring colleagues. The ideal candidate has experience in food manufacturing QA with knowledge of BRCGS and HACCP standards. A competitive salary of £40k, private medical, and pension benefits are offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

5/6% pension

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in food manufacturing QA/Technical is a must.
• Knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, and retailer COPs required.
• Experience with raw material risk and traceability needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier audits and approvals.
• Ensure raw material compliance is watertight.
• Support and mentor a Raw Material Technologist.
• Maintain QMS and supplier documentation.

Skills

Supplier audits

Compliance knowledge

People skills

Confidence to challenge

Job description

Overview

Ever noticed how a supplier spec can look perfect on paper… until you dig into what's actually arriving on site? That's where you come in. We're after a Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist who knows their way around raw materials, supplier audits, and retailer standards. Someone who's comfortable asking the awkward questions—and spotting the gaps others miss. This role is hands-on:

• Leading supplier audits and approvals.
• Making sure raw material compliance is watertight.
• Supporting and mentoring a Raw Material Technologist.
• Keeping the QMS tidy, the paperwork in check, and suppliers on their toes.

What you\'ll need

• A background in food manufacturing QA/Technical.
• Knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, and retailer COPs.
• Experience with raw material risk, traceability, and supplier assurance.
• Confidence to challenge, but the people skills to keep suppliers and colleagues on side.

What you\'ll get

• A specialist role where you\'re the go-to on supplier quality.
• £40k salary with private medical and 5/6% pension.
• Development opportunities in a growing food business.
• A team that values quality over box-ticking.

If you like the idea of being the person who keeps suppliers honest and standards high... click apply