308 Quality Control Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

• Annual Salary: 12.50 per hour
• Location: Enfield
• Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking a QA/QC Lab Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for candidates who are excellent communicators, hard workers, and effective team players. Experience in Food Manufacturing is not required, making this a great opportunity for those looking to enter the field.

• Actively participate in the QC (Lab) Department.
• Assist in maintaining factory standards to ensure compliance with Food Safety Standards and company processes.
• Work collaboratively within the team to support various lab functions and projects.

• No previous experience in Food Manufacturing necessary.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high quality and safety standards.

• Monday - Friday (37.5-hour week).
• Shift patterns include:
  • 6am-2pm
  • 7am-3pm
  • 8am-4pm
  • 9.30am-5.30pm

• Competitive salary.
• Stable employment with a structured work schedule.
• Opportunity to develop skills in a supportive environment.

To apply for the QA/QC Lab Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your interest in the role and any relevant skills or experiences. Apply today for an immediate start!

This is an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance professional to contribute to the Quality department within the FMCG industry. Based in Oldham, this role focuses on ensuring quality standards and compliance across the supply chain.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established organisation within the FMCG sector. They are known for their commitment to maintaining high standards in their operations and delivering excellent products to their customers.

Description

* Perform regular quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.

* Inspect packaging, labelling, and coding to ensure accuracy and compliance.

* Monitor production lines to ensure adherence to hygiene standards.

* Record and report quality data accurately and timely.

* Identify and report any quality issues or deviations from standard procedures to management

* Support in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

* Support internal and external audits (BRC, ISO and Customer audits)

Profile

A successful QA professional should have:

* Previous experience in a quality or production role within a manufacturing environment.

* Basic understanding of quality systems, food safety (e.g. HACCP), and hygiene standards.

* Good observation skills and attention to detail.

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, shift-based manufacturing environment.

* Strong communication skills and ability to follow SOPs.

Job Offer

• Annual salary of 28,000 to 30,000 per annum
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on quality and excellence.
• Potential for career development within the company.

If you are passionate about quality assurance and are looking for a role in Oldham within the FMCG industry, we encourage you to apply today!

• Quality Management System (QMS) Oversight:
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Conduct internal audits and facilitate external audits to ensure ongoing compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage and update quality documentation, procedures, and records.

• Create comprehensive system reports for General Administration (GA) purposes using Microsoft Package tools.
• Analyze data to identify trends, root causes of non-conformities, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Present findings and recommendations to management.

• Manage and oversee compliance with established management systems for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Demonstrate knowledge or experience with British Retail Consortium (BRC) standards.
• Possess knowledge or experience with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) principles and standards.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of data security protocols and best practices to protect sensitive company information.

• Undertake various administrative tasks as required to support the smooth running of the department and wider business operations.

• Experience: 2-3 years of experience upwards in a Quality Assurance or similar role.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Package (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and data management.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Desirable: Experience or knowledge of BRC (British Retail Consortium) and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standards.
• Advantageous: Previous experience within the food industry.
• Personal Attributes: Highly organised, meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm

• 30,000 - 40,000 per annum, depending on experience

• Annual Salary: 12.50 per hour
• Location: Enfield
• Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking a QA/QC Lab Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for candidates who are excellent communicators, hard workers, and effective team players. Experience in Food Manufacturing is not required, making this a great opportunity for those looking to enter the field.

• Actively participate in the QC (Lab) Department.
• Assist in maintaining factory standards to ensure compliance with Food Safety Standards and company processes.
• Work collaboratively within the team to support various lab functions and projects.

• No previous experience in Food Manufacturing necessary.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high quality and safety standards.

• Monday - Friday (37.5-hour week).
• Shift patterns include:
  • 6am-2pm
  • 7am-3pm
  • 8am-4pm
  • 9.30am-5.30pm

• Competitive salary.
• Stable employment with a structured work schedule.
• Opportunity to develop skills in a supportive environment.

To apply for the QA/QC Lab Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your interest in the role and any relevant skills or experiences. Apply today for an immediate start!

This is an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance professional to contribute to the Quality department within the FMCG industry. Based in Oldham, this role focuses on ensuring quality standards and compliance across the supply chain.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established organisation within the FMCG sector. They are known for their commitment to maintaining high standards in their operations and delivering excellent products to their customers.

Description

* Perform regular quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.

* Inspect packaging, labelling, and coding to ensure accuracy and compliance.

* Monitor production lines to ensure adherence to hygiene standards.

* Record and report quality data accurately and timely.

* Identify and report any quality issues or deviations from standard procedures to management

* Support in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

* Support internal and external audits (BRC, ISO and Customer audits)

Profile

A successful QA professional should have:

* Previous experience in a quality or production role within a manufacturing environment.

* Basic understanding of quality systems, food safety (e.g. HACCP), and hygiene standards.

* Good observation skills and attention to detail.

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, shift-based manufacturing environment.

* Strong communication skills and ability to follow SOPs.

Job Offer

• Annual salary of 28,000 to 30,000 per annum
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on quality and excellence.
• Potential for career development within the company.

If you are passionate about quality assurance and are looking for a role in Oldham within the FMCG industry, we encourage you to apply today!

Quality Assurance Engineer - Manufacturing | Bolton

Join a cutting-edge manufacturing environment where your expertise in quality assurance will directly impact high-profile engineering projects. We're looking for a proactive QA Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes across multiple UK sites.

What you'll be doing:

• Drive quality excellence across manufacturing programmes

• Lead audits, risk assessments, and non-conformance investigations

• Influence continuous improvement and ensure compliance with industry standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, to cost, and at high quality

What you'll bring:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant subject

• Strong experience in quality assurance within engineering/manufacturing

• Solid knowledge of EN9100/AS9100 and auditing practices

• Confident using problem-solving tools (8D, 5Y, PFMEA)

• Great communication skills and a drive to make real impact

Ready to shape the future of manufacturing quality? Apply now and help drive world-class performance.

Quality  Auditor

Are you an established Quality Auditor seeking your next step up in your career?

Worked within a similar role in a fast paced manufacturing environment?

Want to join a company that is on an upwards journey of growth?

Major Recruitment are seeking an experienced Quality Auditor to join our client’s site at their manufacturing site in Leicester.

The Quality Auditor will be a key team player. To assist the Quality Manager with the responsibility of Quality and Food Safety management systems.,

Key Responsibilities Quality Auditor:

• Complete monthly KPI reports, summarising issues and trends
li>Daily monitoring of product quality
• Assisting with the TACCP/VACCP systems
• Managing the internal audit schedule, chasing up outstanding audits, logging non-conformances and chasing completion of actions raised
• Active HACCP team member, and able to complete tasks on the site’s HACCP system
< i>Completing internal audits
• Monitoring of internal non-conformances ensuring that they are completed with effective corrective actions
• Assist training of staff in procedures
• Checking artwork against approved specifications
• Log and communicate concession requests
• Trend concessions and report trends to Technical management/site KPI report monthly
• Trend non-conformances and report trends to Technical management/site KPI report monthly
• Challenge traceability from raw material receipt to dispatch of finished product, including completing mass balance exercises and managing the traceability schedule
• Complete pre-launch document checks and handover products to production
• Attend trials and report back any concerns to Technical team
• Investigate customer complaints and work collaboratively with production to identify root cause
• Investigate foreign body finds
• Manage calibration of equipment
• Complete ad hoc tasks issued by Technical Manager

What’s in for you?

Salary up to £33,00 d.o.e

Sunday – Thursday 7am – 3.30pm

Pension Fund 

Career progression

Skills required to be a Quality Auditor

• Pre ious experience working in a QA or Technical role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control standards
• BRCG experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work on your own and as part of a team

Qualifications

• HACCP Level 2 Training & Auditing would be desirable
• Level 3 Food Safety
• Internal Auditor

If you are interested, please click apply now and one of our recruitment specialists will be in touch.

Major Recruitment are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Should you be seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment, or contract you will find our staff professional and courteous and our interview process straight forward.

INDSS

Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Cambridgeshire

Salary: Up to 70,000

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent on site 5 days a week

Job Overview

Our client is an established company seeking a highly experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and maintain their Quality Assurance systems and ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer expectations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high-quality standards across the organisation and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Main Purpose of the Job

To deliver quality products and services that exceed the standards expected by customers and stakeholders. Ensure that the company works to the highest possible quality standard in everything it does and implement standard processes & procedures for consistent, high-quality results across all company functions.

Key Responsibilities and Main Tasks

• Make suggestions and follow through with improvements to deliver reliable and quality products and services.
• Collect, compile, and analyse data continuously and visualize trends to identify areas for reliability and quality improvement; initiating and facilitating actions to implement improvements effectively using problem-solving techniques (8D, 5Why, etc.).
• Responsibility for the maintenance of QMS, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards adopted by the company.
• Formulate, develop, and promote policies, processes, procedures, objectives, and measures for the continued operation of QMS (e.g., Quality & Environment).
• Assist relevant departments in writing standardised work instructions for company processes and procedures.
• Organise and conduct internal and external audits to ensure adherence to regulations and standards.
• Collate and deliver performance data as part of the QMS review to senior management.
• Identify training needs and implement company-wide compliance training.
• Train and coach staff regarding quality and environment functions.
• Establish quality contracts with customers and suppliers.
• Act as liaison, host, and company representative for external auditing bodies related to Quality & Environment functions.
• Work with supply chain to assess new suppliers and monitor existing suppliers for better quality production materials.
• Contribute to and undertake Quality Gate Reviews for the introduction of any new product.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to perform reliability testing on new products.
• Develop inspection standards for production materials and acceptance of certificates of conformity.
• Manage customer complaints, RMAs, and corrective/preventative actions for field issues.
• Prevent recurrence of major quality problems.
• Carry out additional tasks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in quality assurance within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of quality improvement, problem-solving, and analysis techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal and external engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with all company areas and external bodies.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and statistical analysis, including data collection and management.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, organisation, and critical/logical thinking abilities.
• Teamwork, collaboration, and facilitation skills to resolve issues and lead continuous quality improvement.
• Knowledge of electronic component reliability and failure mechanisms is highly desirable

If you are interested in the role of Quality Assurance Manager and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Unicorn Resourcing Limitedis acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanentopportunity.

• Sample, test, and monitor to verify that all raw materials are being supplied in a safe and compliant manner.
• Assist in traceability requests.
• Complete routine micro sampling by collecting all relevant samples, adhering to procedures and protocols, to ensure the quality, safety, and legality of the products sampled.
• Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly checks on ambient materials.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage rejections and non-conformances.
• Maintain ongoing communications with the operations team and other relevant functions ensuring they are fully aware of quality assurance activities, results and trends Complete all necessary documentation, ensuring it is accurate and ready for internal and external audits.
• Provide cover for holidays and sickness within the team and provide education and training to operational colleagues and other teams to ensure compliance with all relevant technical standards
• Communicate effectively between all departments.

• Food hygiene - Level 2
• Health and Safety - Level 2
• Ideally HACCP Level 2
• Allergen Awareness Training
• Previous raw material experience
• Experience of chilled manufacturing
• Microbiological awareness - understanding of basic of food safety
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications