Quality Assurance Technologist

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Malton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturer in Malton is seeking a Quality Assurance Technologist to enhance product standards and foster a quality-first culture. This role involves daily checks, audits, and collaboration with production teams to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. With a starting pay of £14.00 per hour and a supportive work environment, this position offers a great opportunity for those looking to make an impact in food safety.

Benefits

Permanent, full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm

No weekend work and a great work-life balance

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a Quality Assurance role, ideally in food manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence using initiative.
• Good communication skills and a proactive, adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out regular line checks, audits and calibrations across production.
• Monitoring product weights, temperatures and standards against specifications.
• Recording and investigating non-conformances and taking corrective action.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Proactive Approach

Adaptability

Education

Food Safety Level 2 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about food safety, quality, and continuous improvement?

We’re working with a well-established food manufacturer in Malton who are looking to add a Quality Assurance Technologist to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business under new leadership, where you’ll play a hands-on role in improving product standards and helping shape a positive site culture.

As a Quality Assurance Technologist, you’ll work closely with the production team to ensure that everything leaving the site meets the highest standards of food safety and quality. You’ll carry out daily checks, support audits, monitor manufacturing practices, and help embed a proactive approach to quality across the site.

Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Technologist:

• Carrying out regular line checks, audits and calibrations across production
  
  
• Monitoring product weights, temperatures and standards against specifications
  
  
• Recording and investigating non-conformances and taking corrective action
  
  
• Supporting quality assessments, taste panels, and traceability exercises
  
  
• Performing hygiene and equipment checks and reporting issues to management
  
  
• Collaborating with teams to embed a positive quality-first culture
  
  

As a Quality Assurance Technologist, you need to have:

• 1–2 years’ experience in a Quality Assurance role (ideally in food manufacturing)
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and confidence using your initiative
  
  
• Good communication skills and a proactive, adaptable approach
  
  
• Experience using Microsoft Office and quality documentation
  
  
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification (preferred – training can be provided)
  
  

What is in it for you:

• Starting pay of £14.00 per hour, increasing to £15.00 after probation
  
  
• Permanent, full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm
  
  
• No weekend work and a great work-life balance
  
  

If you’re looking for a Quality Assurance role where you can really make an impact – this could be the perfect fit. Apply today or get in touch for more details.