Quality Assurance Assistant

TieTalent; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to join their team near Kidderminster. This role is perfect for recent graduates passionate about food science and eager to develop their skills in a supportive environment. You'll be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance through internal audits, maintaining the Quality Management System, and handling customer queries. With full training provided, this is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career in the food industry. Join a company that values growth and offers a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions will make a real impact.

Benefits

6% employer pension

Full training provided

Holiday allowance increasing with length of service

Supportive and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Recent graduates in Chemistry or related fields are encouraged to apply.
• Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain and update the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Liaise with multiple departments to translate complex information.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-motivation

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Food Science

Degree in Natural Sciences

Job description

Quality Assurance Assistant for the food industry required, based near Kidderminster. Requiring a degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Natural Sciences or similar and an enthusiastic and proactive mindset. Any industrial QA experience in the food industry would be advantageous.

Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

SRG is exclusively partnered with a rapidly growing food manufacturing business who are now looking to hire a Quality Assurance Assistant to join the team at their site near Kidderminster. The role is an office-based role, working with multiple departments including Production, R&D, QC and H&S. This exciting opportunity would be well suited to a recent scientific graduate who is passionate about the food industry and keen to kick-start their career outside of a laboratory environment.

Benefits: Graduate opportunity with full training provided and lots of potential to develop skills in Food Quality Assurance in a supportive and inclusive environment. 6% employer pension, 40 working hours per week (8:30am - 5pm), with holiday allowance increasing with length of service.

Role / Description

1. Internal auditing of the production facilities to ensure regulatory compliance
2. Maintain the on-site QMS (Quality Management System)
3. Respond to customer queries promptly, with timely completion of required documentation such as customer questionnaires
4. Handle customer complaints, ensuring effective management through to completion
5. Maintain and update product specifications for new and existing products
6. Effectively liaise with multiple departments in the business to translate complex information succinctly
7. Support with external regulatory audits
8. Other quality assurance tasks as required to support the team.

Requirements

1. Recently graduated in Chemistry, Food Science, Natural Sciences, Biochemistry or similar
2. An obvious passion for food science and/or the wider food industry
3. Excellent communication skills, possessing the ability to translate complex information
4. Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to learn
5. Organised and process-driven with high attention to detail
6. Able to multi-task and change priorities quickly depending on business need.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Amy on (phone number removed). If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant/suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies.