Quality Assurance Specialist

Our client is a well-established manufacturing business operating within a highly regulated environment. With continued investment in its people, systems and facilities, the company offers excellent long-term career opportunities within a quality-focused operation. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their Quality team with the appointment of a Quality Assurance Specialist. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will play a key role in maintaining food safety, quality and compliance standards across a busy manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

Conduct internal audits covering GMP, hygiene, traceability, product quality, documentation and manufacturing processes, ensuring corrective actions are completed effectively; Investigate quality, food safety and compliance issues, including customer complaints, non-conforming products and process deviations; Support the management and verification of quality control equipment and systems used within production; Manage non-conformance, concession and quarantine processes, ensuring issues are resolved within agreed timescales; Support validation activities, internal audits, traceability exercises and continuous improvement projects; Provide guidance and support to operational teams to promote high standards of food safety, quality and compliance.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience within a food manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Technical or Production environment; Food Safety qualification (Level 2 or above); Internal auditing experience; Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; Strong communication and organisational skills.

Nice to have

Experience within a high-care or regulated manufacturing environment; Qualification in Food Science, Food Safety, Food Quality or a related discipline; HACCP qualification (Foundation Level or above); Formal Internal Auditor training.

Benefits

30 days annual leave; Enhanced company pension scheme; Life assurance scheme (4x annual salary); Additional employee benefits package; Ongoing training and professional development opportunities; Opportunity to join a growing and stable manufacturing organisation.