Quality & Taste Specialist

Twinings Ovaltine; Andover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known beverage company is seeking a Quality & Taste Specialist in Andover. The successful candidate will categorize and measure the quality of tea and herb samples, perform detailed analyses, and work closely with multiple departments. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a food science qualification, and experience in a quality lab. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including a bonus structure, extensive holiday options, and access to an onsite gym.

Benefits

Yearly bonus based on personal contribution

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre

Perkbox employee discount scheme

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Cycle to work scheme

SimplyHealth Cash plan

Onsite Staff shop and online discounts

Qualifications

• Proven manual dexterity in a lab environment.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration across departments.
• Experience in data entry across various IT systems.
• Strong organisational skills for sample management.
• Previous experience in a quality lab setting required.

Responsibilities

• Categorise and record tea and herb samples into internal systems.
• Perform quality measurements like moisture content and density.
• Organise sample testing and record data on LIMS.
• Utilise SAP for data extraction and sample identification.
• Prepare and assess new flavors, recording results accurately.
• Communicate findings with procurement and quality teams.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Good communication skills

Data entry across numerous IT systems

Good organisation skills

Quality lab experience

Food Science qualification (i.e. NVQ)

Education

Food Science qualification (i.e. NVQ)

Tools

SAP system

Job description

Quality & Taste Specialist

Application Deadline: 23 December 2025

Department: Commodities

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Andover

Description

Great People Work Here

Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values and will encourage you to contribute? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, TwiningsOvo delivers.

We’re looking for people who don’t just come here, but who have a passion to do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.

Please note that we have 2 vacancies:

• Full-time (mon‑fri, full hours)
• Part-time (thur‑fri, full hours)

Key Responsibilities

• Categorise tea, herb, fruit and flavour samples received daily into the department and record on internal data management systems.
• Perform quality measurements, such as moisture content, density and sieve analysis using specialised laboratory equipment and associated data entry, as well as establishing conformance to specifications.
• Organise sample testing through the input of data to generate pesticide, moisture, micro, heavy metals on our LIMS system.
• Utilise SAP system to identify raw material locations and extract necessary data for identification of correct sample.
• Prepare and taste all new/gold standard flavours as required. Record results on SAP and Teams.
• Clear communication to all relevant departments, including procurement, blending and quality teams.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Manual dexterity
• Good communication skills
• Data entry across numerous IT systems
• Good organisation skills
• Quality lab experience
• Food Science qualification (i.e. NVQ)

Benefits

• Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
• Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre
• Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more
• Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• SimplyHealth Cash plan
• Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts