Quality Technologist - Food Manufacturing (12-14m FTC)

Kandhu Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in food and nutrition is seeking a Quality Technologist for a full-time position based in Aylesford, Kent. This role offers 12-14 months maternity cover, where you will oversee quality operations across testing, documentation, audits, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in quality control within the food industry. Benefits include training opportunities, health cash plans, and flexible pay access options.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Discretionary bonus

Flexible pay access options

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a Quality, Technical, or similar role in food or supplement manufacturing/distribution.
• Experience managing non-conformances or complaints (beneficial).
• Awareness of microbiological principles (advantageous but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sampling, testing, reporting, and release of raw materials and finished products.
• Highlight analytical failures (OOS results) and contribute to investigations.
• Coordinate concessions, pre-shipment samples, and urgent orders with customer support.
• Carry out GMP and hygiene audits, environmental and allergen monitoring.
• Support validation activities such as allergen, homogeneity, cleaning, and shelf-life studies.

Skills

Knowledge of Quality/Technical standards used within the food industry (GFSI or similar)

Organised and proactive individual

Analytical skills

Job description

A leading manufacturer in food and nutrition is seeking a Quality Technologist for a full-time position based in Aylesford, Kent. This role offers 12-14 months maternity cover, where you will oversee quality operations across testing, documentation, audits, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in quality control within the food industry. Benefits include training opportunities, health cash plans, and flexible pay access options.