QA Technician

Description

QA Technician

Erith, Kent

£26,000 per year (£12.50/hr) | Full-time, Permanent

Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm (40 hrs per week)

About the Employer

Our client is a fast-growing food manufacturer, producing award-winning, dairy-free products supplied to leading UK retailers. With a team of around 30 employees and recent accreditation from a major supermarket, they are expanding rapidly and offer genuine opportunities for career development.

Many of their managers started in entry-level positions and have progressed quickly through the business — this role offers the same potential for growth if you are ambitious and motivated.

The Role – Key Responsibilities

As a QA Technician, you will:

Carry out routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process, and finished products.

Ensure all products meet customer and legal specifications.

Monitor hygiene, CCPs, traceability, temperature records, and GMP standards.

Investigate and report any non-conformances.

Support production teams with food safety and quality guidance.

Ensure compliance with BRCGS and retailer standards.

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in food manufacturing (QA/QC role preferred).

Good knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and quality systems.

High attention to detail with strong communication skills.

Ability to work independently and within a team.

Flexibility to work different shifts if required.

Basic IT skills (Excel, Word, Email).

Above all: a willingness to learn and progress.

What’s on Offer

£26,000 annual salary (£12.50/hr)

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) + birthday + Christmas off

On-site parking & staff discounts

Genuine career progression in a growing business

Ad ID: 5416998536