Quality Assurance Technician

Confidential; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Option to purchase additional annual '

An additional day off for charitable

Flexible working options

Company pension scheme

Medical benefits

Employee benefits platform discounts

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join the Technical team in a well-established UK food manufacturing business. You will perform routine quality inspections, sampling, and recordkeeping to ensure products meet specifications and customer expectations.

The role works closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Technical teams to uphold quality, food safety and regulatory compliance. Applicants should have FMCG experience and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office and quality documentation systems.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including day/night shifts.
• Ability to stop production if safety/quality standards are compromised.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine quality inspections and product assessments throughout the manufacturing process.
• Monitor production activities to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Undertake product, water and environmental sampling, testing and accurately record results.
• Support investigations into quality issues and assist with implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate quality records, documentation and product traceability information.
• Support internal, customer and third-party audits.
• Monitor site hygiene and environmental standards.
• Coordinate organoleptic taste panels and report findings.
• Assist with product investigations, customer complaints and product recall activities when required.
• Promote a positive food safety and quality culture across the site.
• Identify and report any health and safety concerns.
• Verify equipment checks, including metal detectors, X-ray systems and checkweighers.

Skills

FMCG experience

HACCP & GMP

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent working

MS Office

Flexible hours

Tools

Quality documentation systems

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician

About the Role

Are you passionate about food quality, food safety and ensuring customers receive products they can trust?

We are currently recruiting for a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join the Technical team within a well-established food manufacturing business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing or FMCG who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and wants to play an important role in maintaining high standards of product quality, food safety and legal compliance.

Working closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Technical teams, you will help ensure that all products consistently meet customer expectations, company specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine quality inspections and product assessments throughout the manufacturing process.
• Monitor production activities to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Undertake product, water and environmental sampling, testing and accurately record results.
• Support investigations into quality issues and assist with implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate quality records, documentation and product traceability information.
• Support internal, customer and third-party audits.
• Monitor site hygiene and environmental standards.
• Coordinate organoleptic taste panels and report findings.
• Assist with product investigations, customer complaints and product recall activities when required.
• Promote a positive food safety and quality culture across the site.
• Identify and report any health and safety concerns.
• Verify equipment checks, including metal detectors, X-ray systems and checkweighers.

Skills and Experience Required

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• A good understanding of HACCP, GMP, food safety systems and quality standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional day and night shift cover when required.
• Confidence in making decisions and stopping production where food safety or quality standards may be compromised.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in a QA or Technical role.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes and production environments.

What's on Offer?

• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An additional day off to support charitable initiatives.
• Flexible working options.
• Company pension scheme.
• Medical benefits.
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts across a range of retailers and suppliers.

About the Business

Our client is an established UK food manufacturing business with a strong presence across the food and drink industry.

With a portfolio of well-known household brands and products supplied to major retail partners, the business is committed to delivering quality, innovation and great-tasting products to consumers.

Employing colleagues across multiple UK locations and functions, the organisation places great importance on its people, encouraging collaboration, professional development and continuous improvement.