Technical & Quality Assistant

Inclusion IQ LTD; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food quality assurance provider in Lisburn is seeking a Technical & Quality Assistant. This role is perfect for recent graduates aiming to gain hands-on experience in compliance, quality inspections, and documentation management. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Food Science or related fields and is expected to display strong analytical skills. Exceptional career progression opportunities and benefits like staff discounts and gym membership are offered.

Benefits

Exceptional progression opportunities

Continual professional development

Staff discounts

Free gym membership

Discounted sea travel

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of HACCP principles.
• Familiarity with UK and Ireland food standards (e.g., BRC, FSA).

Responsibilities

• Perform temperature checks on storage areas and distribution vehicles.
• Ensure processes comply with internal specifications and regulations.
• Conduct quality and food safety inspections.
• Manage quality assurance documentation.
• Perform quality checks on incoming and outgoing goods.
• Assist QA Manager during audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Report writing

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Technical & Quality Assistant

£26,000-£28,000

Inclusion IQ is thrilled to partner with our multi-award-winning client, a market leader currently expanding its service offerings to international partners. We are seeking to appoint a competent Technical & Quality Assistant to join their dynamic team, based at their Northern Ireland Headquarters in Lisburn.

This is an opportunity to join a financially robust organisation that has been operational for over 50 years and is forecast to experience significant international growth over the next three years, offering exceptional career progression opportunities for the successful applicant.

The Role

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate in a relevant scientific discipline to gain hands‑on commercial experience, with a focus on temperature compliance and regulatory standards. The successful candidate will be a vital support function to the Quality Assurance department, ensuring product integrity from goods‑in through to dispatch.

You will be required to undertake the following day‑to‑day responsibilities:

• Temperature Monitoring and Control: Perform scheduled and ad‑hoc critical temperature checks across all chilled, frozen, and ambient storage areas, as well as on inbound and outbound distribution vehicles.

• Compliance Verification: Ensure all processes, documentation, and operational procedures strictly follow internal specifications and external regulatory requirements.

• Quality Inspections: Conduct routine quality and food safety inspections (e.g., hygiene, pest control, and foreign‑body checks) across the warehouse and production areas.

• Documentation Management: Keep accurate, auditable quality assurance records, including temperature logs, non‑conformance reports, and corrective action documentation.

• Goods‑In/Out QA: Perform quality checks on incoming goods (raw materials and finished products) and outgoing customer orders to verify product quality, labelling compliance, and physical condition.

• Audit Support: Assist the QA Manager during internal and external audits, ensuring all necessary documentation and operational evidence are readily available.

The Person

• Education: A Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a closely related scientific discipline is essential.

• Knowledge: A foundational understanding of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) principles and Food Safety Management Systems. Familiarity with specific UK and Ireland food standards (e.g., BRC, BFC, FSA) is highly advantageous.

• Skills: Strong analytical and report‑writing skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work methodically under pressure. Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Attributes: Highly organised, proactive, and possessing excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with warehouse operations and management.

Why this role?

• Exceptional progression opportunity, and this company expands internationally.

• Continual professional development.

• Staff discounts.

• Free gym membership.

• Discounted sea travel.

• Plus many more.