Quality Assurance Analyst

Heineken; Hereford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days’ holiday

Life assurance

Free ciders and beers

Wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Colleague Networks

LEAD talent programme

Job summary

Heineken UK is seeking a QA Analyst to join the Quality team in Hereford. The role focuses on analytical, microbiological and sensory testing within a fast paced manufacturing lab, aligned with the Laboratory Star System (LSS).

You will support sampling, reporting and cross‑functional collaboration across Packaging, Brewing and Logistics. Reporting to the Lab Manager, you will perform inspections, maintain equipment, and drive continuous improvement in line with 5S and HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology or similar science.
• Experience in Laboratories with understanding of laboratory procedures & safety.
• Experience using GC and HPLC techniques is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Executing analytical, microbiological and sensory analyses, including sampling, preparation and reporting of results.
• Verifying in-line meters and carrying out quality checks in line with LSS procedures.
• Maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory and production analysis equipment.
• Keeping laboratory materials stocked and available.
• Contributing to a safe, clean and tidy working area, following 5S, LSS and HACCP standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions (ISO 9001, LSS, TPM).
• Coordinating with shared quality labs on trend analyses, sample shipping and equipment management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory experience

GC/HPLC knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry/Biology or similar

Tools

GC (Gas Chromatography)

HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography)

Job description

Salary: £32,099 per annum plus benefits listed below!

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: Monday – Friday, days based with 1 weekend every 6 weeks.

Closing Date: 6th October2026

Please note: We may close vacancies early where we receive a high number of applications, so don’t delay!

We're proud to be a certified Great Place to Work®, as well as being recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation™.

We're the name behind a host of brilliant brands, from Inch’s to Birra Moretti and many more. And with around 2,400 pubs to our name in the UK, our Star Pubs business is all about putting pubs at the centre of community life.

But we’re more than just great beers and ciders – we’re a place where passion meets purpose, careers are crafted as carefully as our brews, and enjoyment of life is part of the job.

About the role

We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QA Analyst to join our dynamic team, contributing to cutting-edge manufacturing processes in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Reporting to the Lab Manager, you'll ensure that sampling and product analysis (analytical, microbiological and sensory) are performed correctly and accurately, in line with the Laboratory Star System (LSS). This role isn't solely laboratory-based as you'll also work closely with teams across Quality, Packaging, Brewing, Maintenance, Utilities and Logistics and be active within the plant carrying out sampling, equipment verifications and continuous improvement activities.

You’ll be tasked with:

• Executing analytical, microbiological and sensory analyses, including sampling, preparation and reporting of results
• Verifying in-line meters and carrying out quality checks in line with LSS procedures
• Maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory and production analysis equipment
• Keeping laboratory materials stocked and available
• Contributing to a safe, clean and tidy working area, following 5S, LSS and HACCP standards
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions (ISO 9001, LSS, TPM)
• Coordinating with shared quality labs on trend analyses, sample shipping and equipment management

About the team

Helping millions of consumers enjoy our beers and ciders is a real team effort. As a Supply Chain colleague, you’ll be part of the biggest function in HEINEKEN UK!From barley to bar, our Supply Chain produces high-quality beers and ciders, prioritising safety, sustainability and innovation to keep our operations running smoothly.

You’ll be based in the Quality team, whose job is to ensure every single drop of our ciders and beers is packed with the consistent, tongue-tantalising taste that we all know and enjoy. The team is also at the centre of ensuring compliance throughout our cider & beer-making process as well as championing our safety principles.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking enthusiastic and robust individuals who can constantly prioritise and re-prioritise tasks, keeping colleagues updated on their actions in a way which instils confidence and trust.

As well as the above, the ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry, Biology or similar science qualifications.
• Prior experience working in Laboratories with a consolidated understanding of laboratory procedures & safety protocols.
• Experience of using GC (Gas Chromatography) and HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) techniques is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you want to grow and develop your skills, gain hands‑on experience with a wide range of technologies and sharpen your problem-solving abilities, we want to hear from you.

We're all about brewing the Joy of True Togetherness, and that starts with our people.We believe in bringing everyone together, making sure you feel supported, valued, and included from day one – because every one of our colleagues has a role to play in shaping the future of beer, cider, pubs and beyond.It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re pioneering in low and no alcohol products, continuing to wow the world with creative marketing campaigns, investing into pubs and brewing a better world for people and the planet.

We're a place where you can build a meaningful career, with plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development. For those just starting out or looking for a change, our apprenticeships let you earn valuable qualifications while you work. And for our managers and leaders, our LEAD talent programme provides the tools and guidance to inspire drive long-term success.

This is your chance to step up, raise the bar and brew a great career.

• 32 days’ holiday, plus three listed public holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day)
• Life assurance (subject to policy terms)
• Free ciders and beers (including low and zero alcohol options)
• Wellbeing support, including Mental health champions, free Counselling, access to Colleague Networks.
• Comprehensive opportunities to develop
• Option to join our Colleague Networks to connect, share and build inclusion

…and much more!

Please note: Rewards and benefits can vary from role to role. Some benefits are taxable and may be based on employee contributions. We’re happy to discuss further throughout the application process.