Reporting to the QA Manager, the successful Raw Materials Technical Assistant will support the QA team in maintaining, auditing, and enhancing rigorous Quality Management Systems (QMS) on a daily basis.
This is a full-time site-based role, 45 hour a week contract working 5 days from 7 including rotated weekend work
Key Responsibilities:
* Audit & Compliance: Conduct internal audits (including GMP and fabrication), audit production paperwork, perform traceability audits, and verify/validate Critical Control Points (CCPs).
* Microbiology & Sampling: Collect and prepare microbiological, swab, and water samples according to schedules; cook samples as needed and manage re-testing processes.
* Raw Materials & Supplier Quality: Monitor ingredient quality, audit stock rotation, make routine accept/reject decisions for incoming raw materials and packaging, and manage non-conformance logs for suppliers.
* Production & Daily Operations: Support daily temperature checks, conduct equipment/calibration checks, assist with customer complaint investigations, and report out-of-spec issues immediately to prevent non-conforming products from moving forward.
* Coaching & Support: Assist in coaching factory floor teams on QA procedures, support technical documentation/key card updates, and contribute to site-wide quality improvement projects.
Key Requirements & Qualifications:
* Education: Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
* Certifications: Formal qualifications in Food Safety and HACCP.
* Experience: Prior experience in a QA or QC role within food manufacturing; proven experience working with, updating, and embedding Quality Management Systems.
* Technical Skills: Good understanding of basic food hygiene, strong IT literacy (Microsoft Office suite), and experience in conducting risk assessments.
* Eligible to live & work in the UK: Visa sponsorship is not applicable to this role
Personal Attributes & Soft Skills:
* Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, train, and build strong working relationships with factory floor personnel and cross-functional teams.
* Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and analytical thinking to interpret technical data.
* Mindset: Composed under pressure, driven, confident, pragmatic, and adaptable to a fast-moving environment.
* Flexibility: Willingness to work outside standard hours or on bank holidays when operational needs arise.
* Passion: A genuine passion for food quality and excellence
Salary description
£34000.00 - £35500.00 per year