Senior Quality Assurance Officer

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Officer in Ashford, Kent. This role is pivotal in maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance within a growing organization. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality roles within food, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals, alongside a science degree. Join a supportive team focused on development and continuous improvement while enjoying competitive benefits including company pension and on-site parking.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and ongoing development

Company pension

On-site parking

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality role within food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or a similar factory setting.
• Internal Auditor training plus HACCP Level 2 (or working toward it).
• Experience with certification or major retailer audits (highly beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits and ensure procedures meet standards.
• Authorise finished product release.
• Conduct routine inspections across production areas.
• Review and approve documentation related to manufacturing and packaging.
• Support the development of the Quality Management System.
• Lead or support audits.
• Uphold quality and compliance across the site.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confident communication

Proactive mindset

Flexibility

Education

Science-related degree

Job description

Senior Quality Assurance Officer

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per year

Location: Ashford, Kent

Working pattern: Full-time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Our client produces innovative, nutritional products from a purpose-built site in Ashford. With BRCGS and GMP accreditation and a rapidly expanding product portfolio, they're proud to be one of the UK's most trusted names in the industry.

We are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Officer to strengthen the technical team and support the ongoing development of the Quality Management System.

This position is central to ensuring the highest standards of product quality and regulatory compliance across the manufacturing and packing operations. Acting as the Quality Manager's deputy, you'll take ownership of key QA processes and help drive continuous improvement across the site.

It's an ideal opportunity for someone already working in Quality who's ready to take on more responsibility in a busy and forward-thinking environment.

Duties

• Carrying out internal audits and ensuring procedures meet both internal and external standards
• Authorising finished product release
• Conducting routine GMP and hygiene inspections across production areas
• Reviewing and approving documentation related to manufacturing and packaging
• Supporting the Head of Technical, Quality & Regulatory with the ongoing development of the QMS
• Leading or supporting customer, certification, and regulatory audits
• Taking on additional tasks needed to uphold quality and compliance across the site

We’re looking for

• Experience in a Quality role within food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or a similar factory setting
• A science-related degree
• Internal Auditor training plus HACCP Level 2 (or working toward it)
• Experience with certification or major retailer audits (highly beneficial)

You’ll also need

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay composed in a busy environment
• Confident communication and the ability to influence at all levels
• A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for continuous improvement
• Flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced operation

Benefits

• Join a supportive team where development and progression are genuinely encouraged.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• A friendly, collaborative working environment
• Genuine opportunities to progress your career
• Modern facilities and a growing business with exciting plans ahead
• Company pension
• On-site parking

We’re proud of the number of colleagues who have grown into senior and multi-skilled roles with us - and as our expansion continues, more opportunities will follow.

If you're a passionate QA professional looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you