Quality Assurance Technician FTC

Marmion; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG manufacturing sector is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for a 3-month fixed-term contract in Harrogate. The role includes conducting quality assurance tasks, maintaining food safety systems, and requires previous QA or microbiology experience. This position offers a great opportunity for career growth within a values-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable prior QA or microbiology experience within a food manufacturing environment desired.
• Degree in natural or biological sciences required.
• Ability to promote a safety-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager in maintaining Food Safety & Quality Systems.
• Conduct site hygiene surveys and microbiological testing.
• Perform regular Quality Assurance line audits.

Skills

Prior experience in Quality Assurance

Microbiology lab-based experience

Exceptional communication skills

Organisational skills

Safety-first mentality

Team player

IT literate

Education

Degree in natural or biological sciences

Qualifications in HACCP or Quality Assurance

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We’re searching for a Fixed Term (3 month) Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join the Quality & Technical department of a global FMCG manufacturer in Harrogate. Demonstrable prior QA or microbiology experience within a food manufacturing environment is desired.

Key Benefits

• Harrogate Based
• £30,000 pa, dependent on experience (Pro-rata)
• 3-Month Fixed Term Contract (potential to evolve into a full-time permanent position)
• 8 Hour Shift Rota
• Must be UK resident with full UK working rights residing within local area.
  
  

The Role:

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will report into the Quality Manager and be responsible for conducting quality assurance tasks across the site, with a focus on activities within the micro lab facility. You will be responsible for maintaining Food Safety & Quality Systems in accordance to business need.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager in maintaining Food Safety & Quality Systems.
• Conduct site hygiene surveys of plant and personnel and microbiological testing in line with schedule and documented procedures as
• Sampling and plating of relevant plant-based samples and finished products.
• Perform regular Quality Assurance line-audits to ensure product quality and packaging standards.
• Maintain a clean working environment and ensure proper stock rotation of lab consumables (FIFO).
• Carry out complaint investigations and document findings within Safefood 360.
• Collaborate closely with the Operations department, taking a proactive stance in identifying potential risks and jointly addressing issues as they emerge
• Dipping boreholes and collect technical data as required.
• Read, document, and communicate sample analysis results effectively and confidentially.
• Further QA responsibilities including equipment calibrations, stock taking & ordering, and participating in internal and external audits for Micro Lab Accreditation (LabCred), and ISO 14001.
• Participate in project-based work as required within the department
  
  

Key Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience in Quality Assurance and/or Microbiology lab-based roles is desired.
• Degree in natural or biological sciences, or relevant qualifications in HACCP or Quality Assurance.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to promote a safety-first environment and adhere to health & safety requirements.
• Comfortable working on a shift rota and requirement to cover holidays/absence within the team.
• IT literate - able to use Microsoft and inhouse packages.
• Team player, with ability to prioritise for the benefit of the wider business.
• Driver with own transport an advantage due to visits off site to boreholes.
  
  

Our Client:

We’re proud to be partnering with a market-leading UK manufacturer based in Harrogate—renowned for their exceptional quality, sustainability practices, and strong commitment to employee development. This is your chance to step into a critical site-based Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor role where your expertise will directly shape and influence a growing safety culture.

This is a fantastic chance to join a values-driven organisation that’s not only producing products to be proud of but also building a culture you’ll want to be part of long-term. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.

If you feel you are suitable, please apply today by submitting your CV. Alternatively, if you have any questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Jonny McPartland directly on 07375 675 049 / 0113 332 0678.

Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We'd like to confirm that each CV received is read thoroughly by a trained consultant; if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the role. However, we endeavour to consider all applicants for future opportunities; should you wish to speak to the named consultant about your application, please contact us directly.

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