Quality Technologist

b3 jobs; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Technologist in the Greater London / Kent region. The role involves supporting food safety, legality, and quality compliance. Key responsibilities include performing audits, coordinating lab testing, and managing quality culture on site. Candidates should possess experience in food production and relevant qualifications. The position offers a salary of £27,000 - £28,500, along with 25 days of annual leave and additional benefits.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing/food production environment.
• BRC/ISO internal auditing experience.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene and HACCP qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a quality culture on the site.
• Perform internal audits and complete independent audits.
• Coordinate laboratory testing for product sampling.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Analytical and methodical approach

Team player

Good communication skills

Excellent computer skills

Education

Degree in food science or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Quality Technologist

As a key part of the food technical team, you will provide support and assist the Technical Manager in driving compliance across the food production site to the required Food Safety, Legality, Quality, and product integrity standards.

Key tasks

• Assist in maintaining a “quality culture” and support staff to carry out their tasks competently and within the site quality framework.
• Take part in HACCP review meetings and complete quarterly CCP verification audits.
• Perform internal audits and assist in completing independent systems audits according to the agreed schedule.
• Coordinate laboratory testing for sampling products and review and analyse results to identify non-conformances.
• Support the wider operations teams with the adherence to, and maintenance of best practice standards in line with company, customer and BRC standards.
• Manage the hygiene staff and site hygiene protocols.
• Manage supplier approval records and customer complaints.
• Participate in completing product specifications both internally and Gold standard specifications.

About You

• Quality assurance or technical experience in a food manufacturing/food production environment
• Ideally educated to a degree level in food science, food technology, or another related subject.
• BRC/ISO internal auditing experience.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene and HACCP qualifications are preferred.
• A self-starter with an analytical and methodical approach to work.
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word

More details

The Quality Technologist job is based in the Greater London / Kent region and is paying £27,000 - £28,500 per annum according to your experience.

The package includes 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme plus other company benefits.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm or 8.30am to 5.30pm.

Alternate job titles

Quality Systems Technologist | Quality Assurance Technologist | QA Auditor | Food Technologist | Technical Administrator | Food Safety Compliance Technologist | QA Technologist | QA Technician | Technical Information Officer