Quality Assurance Technician - Food Manufacturing

Full Job Description

We’re searching for Quality Assurance (QA) Technicians who can demonstrate prior QA or microbiology experience to join the Quality & Technical department of a global FMCG manufacturer in Harrogate .

Key Benefits:

• £29,000 pa , dependent on experience
• Harrogate Based
• Company Pension Plan
• Private Medical Insurance – After 6 months
• Must be a UK Resident residing within the local area. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

The Role

As Quality Assurance Technician, you will report into the Quality Manager and be responsible for conducting quality assurance tasks across the site, with a focus on activities within the micro lab facility. You will be responsible for maintaining food safety & quality systems and will possess a safety-first approach to working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Quality Manager in maintaining Food Safety & Quality Systems.
• Conducting site hygiene surveys and microbiological testing in line with schedule and documented procedures.
• Sampling and plating of relevant plant-based samples and finished products.
• Performing regular Quality Assurance line-audits to ensure product quality and packaging standards.
• Maintaining a clean working environment and ensure proper stock rotation of lab consumables (FIFO).
• Dipping boreholes and collect technical data as required.
• Read, document, and communicate sample analysis results effectively and confidentially.
• Further QA responsibilities including equipment calibrations, stock taking & ordering, and participating in internal and external audits.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience in Quality Assurance and/or Microbiology lab -based roles.
• Degree in natural or biological sciences, or relevant qualifications in HACCP or Quality Assurance.
• Safety-conscious with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to promote a safety-first environment and adhere to health & safety requirements.
• Comfortable working on a shift rota.

Our Client

Our client is a Harrogate super brand who produce a globally recognised product within the FMCG industry. Their award-winning and distinctive product is manufactured on their Harrogate site and distributed to premium brands across the UK and beyond. As a result of their impressive international recognition, they now have plans to further increase their manufacturing capabilities and as such are searching for a Quality Assurance Technician to join their talented team.

If you feel you are suitable, please apply today by submitting your CV to Alternatively, to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Jonny McPartland directly on 07375 675 049 / 0113 332 0678.