Quality Assurance Technologist

Vertical Advantage; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage sector is seeking a proactive Quality Technologist to enhance quality and compliance operations across EMEA. This hybrid role involves collaborating with international teams and driving the brand’s regulatory strategy. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a related field and relevant experience in quality assurance within the FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry or related field.
• Proven experience in a QA or Regulatory role.
• Familiarity with UK/EU food regulations, HACCP, standards such as BRC.

Responsibilities

• Maintain audit-ready records across all quality and compliance activities.
• Support certification processes including renewals.
• Coordinate analytical, packaging, and sensory testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Document control

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems

Education

Degree in Food Science

Degree in Food Technology

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Excel

Document management systems

Job description

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We are looking for a proactive Quality Technologist to help drive quality, compliance, and regulatory standards across the EMEA region. This is a hands-on role supporting the execution of the brand’s quality and regulatory strategy, in collaboration with international teams and key partners. Working for a beverage FMCG business based in Central London.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain audit-ready records across all quality and compliance activities.
• Support certification processes including renewals and documentation.
• Coordinate analytical, packaging, and sensory testing for market and retain samples.
• Review and approve packaging artwork and product specifications in line with UK, EU, and Middle East regulations.
• Liaise with global regulatory teams to gather and maintain accurate compliance data.
• Support new product development (NPD) and private label launches by compiling technical documentation.
• Assist with third-party audits and post-audit documentation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry or related field.
• Proven experience in a QA, Regulatory, or Technical Assistant role in FMCG, food, or beverage sectors.
• Familiarity with UK/EU food regulations, HACCP, and standards such as BRC
• Experience with document control, quality systems, and regulatory submissions.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and document management systems

This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week.

The salary banding is from £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)+ bonus and benefits

Sponsorship is not available for this role

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Product Management

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Wholesale Food and Beverage

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