Quality Assurance Operative

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Snodland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a QA Operative based in Snodland, England. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in food manufacturing and a passion for quality. Responsibilities include conducting quality inspections, reporting non-conformances, and supporting food safety regulations. The role offers benefits such as company pension, healthcare, and annual salary reviews. This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinguished manufacturer committed to quality standards.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Previous experience in QA, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and understanding of quality control principles.
• Experience with BRC and/or GMP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
• Report and quarantine non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Support continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Uphold the Quality Management System, promoting food safety and quality culture.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

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Quality Assurance (QA) Operative – Rochester | Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm | £27,000 – £28,000pa

KHR is partnering with a distinguished manufacturer who is on the hunt for a highly efficient and hands‑on quality assurance professional seeking an exciting QA role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in the food manufacturing industry, hands‑on practical experience and a keen eye for detail.

Position Overview

As the QA Operative, you will be responsible for conducting thorough quality inspection checks on products, ensuring they meet the required specifications. You will work closely with the Production team to resolve any quality issues, implement corrective actions, and drive a strong food safety and quality culture within the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
• Report and quarantine non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Support continuous improvement, right‑first‑time performance, and waste reduction.
• Calibrate equipment and maintain up‑to‑date calibration records.
• Swab and release equipment post‑cleaning for production use.
• Perform positive release of finished goods to verify quality standards.
• Accurately complete all documentation and maintain traceability.
• Log and investigate foreign body rejections.
• Conduct internal audits, report findings, and implement corrective measures.
• Assist with shelf‑life testing and microbiological sampling.
• Uphold the Quality Management System, promoting food safety and quality culture.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and internal procedures.

Candidate Profile

• Positive can‑do attitude, proactive approach, and passion for quality.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Strong people skills and excellent communication (written and verbal).
• Computer literate.
• Previous experience in QA, preferably in Food Manufacturing.
• Experience with BRC and/or GMP.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and an understanding of Quality Control principles.

Benefits

• Company events and activities.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Referral programme.
• x1.5 overtime rate.
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (+ an extra day for each year of service, capped at 1 week).
• Service rewards.
• Private healthcare.
• Annual salary reviews.

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