QA Assistant

Quality Assurance Technician

• Greater Manchester
• £38,500 + Benefits
• Pattern – 4 on 4 off, two days 6am – 6pm and two nights 6pm – 6am
• 20 days holiday

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional looking to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where quality, food safety and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do?

We're working exclusively with a leading food manufacturer to recruit a Quality Assurance Technician to play a key role in maintaining the highest standards across product quality, food safety and customer compliance.

The Opportunity

• This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with Production and the wider Manufacturing team to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications, legal requirements and industry-leading food safety standards.
• You'll be instrumental in driving quality improvements, supporting audits, investigating non-conformances and customer complaints, and helping to foster a strong food safety culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out product quality inspections and verification checks throughout production
• Monitor compliance with customer specifications, HACCP and food safety standards
• Investigate non-conformances and support root cause analysis
• Coordinate customer complaint investigations and identify improvement opportunities
• Support internal and external audits including BRC and other industry standards
• Conduct calibration and verification activities across production equipment
• Work collaboratively with Production to drive continuous improvement and product quality

About You

• We're looking for someone who has:
• At least two years' Quality Assurance experience within an FMCG or food manufacturing environment
• Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3 qualifications
• Internal auditing experience
• Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience working with quality systems and manufacturing software such as SAP, RedZone and Microsoft Office
• A proactive approach and the confidence to work closely with operational teams to maintain the highest quality standards

Why Apply?

• Join a well-established and growing food manufacturer
• Competitive salary of £38,500
• Opportunity to make a real impact on product quality and food safety
• Work within a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement
• Excellent opportunity to further develop your career within a leading FMCG environment
• Career path into Site Quality Manager in 3-5 years time

If you're passionate about food quality, thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion with Giuseppe Leo on 07857 348079 or email him at Giuseppe.Leo@alexandersteele.com