Job Description
Job Title QA Technician
Location Erith, Kent
Salary £27,000 per annum (£12.50 per hour)
Shift Monday to Friday, 7:00am 3:30pm (40 hours per week)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a QA Technician to join a growing and well-established food manufacturing business supplying high-profile UK retailers. This is an excellent role for someone with quality assurance experience who is looking to develop their technical skills and progress within a fast-paced, supportive environment.
The company operates across multiple sites and is committed to maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the food industry.
You will be responsible for maintaining quality systems, supporting audits, and ensuring all products meet strict safety and compliance standards across the site.
Sector Food Manufacturing / Quality Assurance Non-Negotiable Requirements of the QA Technician- Previous QA experience within a food manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety standards
- Experience managing and maintaining HACCP systems
- Knowledge of food safety and quality systems
- Experience with internal audits (hygiene, glass, GMP)
- Ability to handle quality control of raw materials and finished products
- Experience investigating customer complaints and conducting root cause analysis
- Strong communication skills when dealing with customers and suppliers
- Understanding of BRC Global Standards
- Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD)
- Knowledge of SALSA standards
- Experience with lab testing (microbiological, chemical, allergen)
- Working for a growing and reputable food manufacturing business
- Strong training, development, and internal progression opportunities
- Stable Monday Friday working hours (no shifts)
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Birthday and Christmas Day off
- Staff discounts
- On-site parking
