Quality Assurance Technician

Office Angels; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Edenbridge. This role involves ensuring compliance with BRCGS and ISO standards through rigorous quality inspections and documentation. Ideal candidates have experience in quality control within food or packaging sectors and possess excellent attention to detail. This full-time position offers a salary of £27,000 per annum plus benefits including holidays, pension, and training opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holiday

Pension

Private medical insurance

Bonus

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or a technical role within food or packaging.
• Understanding of BRC, ISO 9001, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Proficiency in reporting and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine in-process and final product inspections.
• Conduct visual checks on raw materials throughout production.
• Maintain inspection records and complete quality documentation.
• Report non-conformances and support root cause analysis.
• Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with production teams to promote quality awareness.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory standards.
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate and support responses to customer complaints.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical approach

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Edenbridge

Salary: £c27,000 per annum + excellent benefits including 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension, Private Medical (following probation), Bonus, and excellent training and development opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time / 8am - 4.30pm with some flexibility if required

Do you have experience within Quality Control? Perhaps you are looking for a step up in your career to a QA role?

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Technician to join our successful client in Edenbridge. In this role, you will ensure that all packaging materials and finished goods meet strict quality and safety standards, supporting compliance with BRCGS Packaging, ISO 9001, and food industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Performed routine in-process and final product inspections to ensure quality standards.
• Conducted visual and documented checks on raw materials throughout production.
• Maintained accurate inspection records and completed all quality documentation.
• Reported non-conformances and supported root cause analysis investigations.
• Assisted in implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborated with production teams to promote quality awareness and compliance.
• Ensured adherence to BRCGS Packaging, FSC, ISO 9001, PS 9000, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Participated in internal audits and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigated and supported responses to customer complaints.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or a technical role within food or packaging sectors.
• Solid understanding of BRC, ISO 9001, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and analytical approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for reporting and record-keeping.
• Clear communicator with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Desirable – Level 3 HACCP / Level 2 Food safety.

Want to apply?

If you're ready to take the next step in your QC/QA career and work in a dynamic and supportive environment, apply now online with your most up to date CV for consideration.

This role is being managed by Debbie Foster - Office Angels - Tunbridge Wells - 01892 614242.

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