Quality Assurance Specialist – FMCG Food Safety & Compliance

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK seafood supplier is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to maintain technical quality and food safety standards. The role involves conducting audits, supporting continuous improvement, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £27,000 – £30,000 and benefits including a company pension and holiday increase.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Sick pay

Bonus

20 days’ holiday, increasing to 25

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of technical management systems and food safety compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to coach and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and verify food safety and technical standards.
• Conduct GMP audits to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Deliver environmental, product, and personnel monitoring programs.
• Support HACCP validations and traceability exercises.
• Approve and verify production documentation.
• Lead root cause analyses and investigations into non-conformances.
• Collaborate with New Product Development teams.

Skills

Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing

Knowledge of technical management systems

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

A leading UK seafood supplier is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to maintain technical quality and food safety standards. The role involves conducting audits, supporting continuous improvement, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £27,000 – £30,000 and benefits including a company pension and holiday increase.