Quality Technologist

Michael Page (UK); Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Quality Technologist in Maidstone to ensure quality assurance and compliance with industry standards. The role involves conducting audits, supporting validation activities, and collaborating with the production team to resolve quality issues. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in quality management systems. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a focus on professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Supportive team environment

Comprehensive exposure to quality management practices

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in quality assurance.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in relevant software for quality documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Flag any analytical failures to the operational team.
• Conduct GMP, hygiene audits, and environmental swabs.
• Support validation activities and verify batch documents.

Skills

quality assurance

analytical skills

attention to detail

organizational abilities

communication abilities

Tools

quality documentation software

Job description

About Our Client

This FMCG company is a growing organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products. Based near Maidstone, it operates within a fast-paced environment, offering opportunities to work on meaningful projects that drive results.

Job Description

• Flag any analytical failures (OOS results) to the rest of the operational team and support failure investigations.
• Coordinate concession, pre-shipment samples and urgent orders with the customer support team.
• Conduct GMP, hygiene Audits, and environmental and allergen swabs in production.
• Support validation activities (allergen, homogeneity, cleaning, shelf-life).
• Carry out some of the site's pre-requisite controls, such as temperature and humidity records.
• Verifying batch documents and labels before releasing them to production for manufacture.
• Collating analysis results and positively releasing the finished product.
• Assist with induction training for new starters in production and Quality.
• Issuing customer C of A based on positive results.
• Coordinating finished products and RM sample analysis with internal and external laboratories.
• Coordinate customer premix monitoring, testing and sharing reports.
• Supporting the production team in solving production/quality-related issues.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Quality Technologist should have:

• Experience or knowledge in quality assurance.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in using relevant software for quality documentation and reporting.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Supportive team environment with a focus on professional growth.
• Comprehensive exposure to quality management practices and industry standards.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Quality Technologist, apply now to join this exciting opportunity in Maidstone