Quality Assurance Assistant

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Collaborative working environment

Exposure to QA & compliance activities

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. in Pontypridd, South Wales, seeks a Quality Assurance Assistant to join the Technical team. The role focuses on food safety, quality and compliance across the site, supporting standards and regulatory requirements.

You will report to the Technical Manager and collaborate with Production, Operations and Technical teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure products meet customer and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Technical role.
• Good understanding of GMP, HACCP and food safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with multiple departments.
• Proactive and positive approach with desire to learn and develop in the food industry.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities of the Technical and Quality function.
• Maintain and update quality, compliance and food safety documentation.
• Produce technical reports, KPI data, trend analysis and data management support.
• Assist with customer complaint investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support internal audits, traceability exercises and site compliance programmes.
• Monitor adherence to product specifications, quality standards and food safety requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations and Technical teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with technical projects and site development activities.
• Help ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements and site procedures.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

GMP

HACCP

Data management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Assurance Assistant

Location: Pontypridd, South Wales
Salary: £30,000 + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Our client, a well-established and growing food manufacturing business, is looking to recruit a Quality Assurance Assistant to join their Technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing quality systems who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced production environment.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in supporting food safety, quality and compliance standards across the site, ensuring products consistently meet both customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day activities of the Technical and Quality function.
• Maintain and update quality, compliance and food safety documentation.
• Produce technical reports, KPI data, trend analysis and support data management activities.
• Assist with customer complaint investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support internal audits, traceability exercises and site compliance programmes.
• Monitor adherence to product specifications, quality standards and food safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Operations and Technical teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with technical projects and ongoing site development activities.
• Help ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, customer requirements and site procedures.

About You

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Technical role.
• Good understanding of GMP, HACCP and food safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with multiple departments.
• A proactive and positive approach with a genuine desire to learn and develop within the food industry.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and data management systems.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000.
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to a broad range of technical, quality and compliance activities.