Quality Assurance

Team Jobs -Industrial; Farnham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Jobs -Industrial is seeking a Quality Technologist for our Farnham site to ensure product quality, hygiene and process controls on the factory floor. You will work closely with Production, QC and Technical teams to maintain GMP standards and food safety across all lines.

The ideal candidate has FMCG/manufacturing experience, hands-on quality checks, and a strong eye for detail. The role is permanent, 37.5 hours weekly, with some weekend flexibility, based in Farnham.

Qualifications

• Experience in food, drink or FMCG manufacturing.
• Understanding of GMP, HACCP and food safety.
• Experience carrying out quality checks and handling non-conformances.
• Hands-on factory environment experience.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality, process and hygiene checks across production.
• Support fermentation and bottling operations on the factory floor.
• Check production and quality documentation for accuracy.
• Monitor quality standards and process controls.
• Investigate defects and non-conformances.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Support product trials and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain quality and food safety records.
• Assist with audits, hygiene inspections and traceability.

Skills

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Quality checks

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree/HND in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality or Manufacturing

Job description

Quality Technologist - Food Manufacturing - Farnham - Up to £30,000

This is a hands-on quality role where you'll spend plenty of time on the factory floor, working closely with Production, QC and Technical teams to make sure products, processes and hygiene standards are consistently maintained.

If you have experience within food, drink or FMCG manufacturing and understand GMP, HACCP and food safety, this could be a great next step.

Salary & Hours:

Up to £30,000 per annum

Permanent position

37.5 hours per week

Some flexibility for early, late or occasional weekend cover may be required

The Role:

• Carry out quality, process and hygiene checks across production
• Support fermentation and bottling operations on the factory floor
• Check production and quality documentation for accuracy
• Monitor quality standards and process controls
• Investigate defects, non-conformance's and out-of-specification results
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Support product trials and continuous improvement projects
• Maintain accurate quality and food safety records
• Support audits, hygiene inspections and traceability exercises
• Work closely with Production, QC, Technical, Engineering and Supply Chain teams

What We're Looking For:

• Previous quality, technical or production support experience within food, drink, FMCG or a regulated manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of GMP, HACCP, food safety and hygiene
• Experience carrying out quality checks and dealing with non-conformance's
• Confident working hands-on within a factory environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Degree, HND or equivalent experience within Food Science, Microbiology, Quality, Manufacturing or a related area
• Experience within fermentation, bottling, liquid processing or probiotic manufacturing would be particularly beneficial, but isn't essential.

This is a great opportunity for a Quality Technician, QA Technician, Quality Technologist or someone from a food manufacturing quality background looking for their next permanent opportunity.

Own transport is required due to the site location.