Quality Assurance Operative (Nights)

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Snodland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free on-site parking

Referral programme

x1.5 overtime rate

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Service rewards

Private healthcare

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Assurance Operative for a night shift role in Snodland. Ideal candidates should have a background in food manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work within a team. Responsibilities include conducting quality inspections, ensuring compliance, and maintaining equipment. The position offers benefits such as private healthcare, a company pension, and a competitive salary range of £30,000 – £31,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Understanding of HACCP and Quality Control principles.
• Experience with BRC and/or GMP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
• Support continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Calibrate equipment and maintain calibration records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer literate

Teamwork

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Quality Assurance (QA) Operative – Night Shift
Rochester | Monday to Thursday 6pm – 6am | £30,000 – £31,000pa

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

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in the food manufacturing industry who has 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).
• Be computer literate.
• Previous experience in QA, preferably in Food Manufacturing (desirable).
• Experience with BRC and/or GMP (desirable).
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and an understanding of Quality Control principles (desirable).

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 (additional day for each year of service, capped at 1 week).
• Service rewards.
• Private healthcare.
• Annual salary reviews.

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