Quality Assurance Specialist

1 week ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Contract Personnel Ltd Full time

Contract Personnel Ltd is seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Specialist to support the Technical Manager in maintaining food safety, quality, and hygiene practices across the UK business.

The ideal candidate will have a background in food manufacturing and be able to assist in the following key areas:

  • Completion of technical information for internal/external reports
  • Inspect and assess raw materials and finished products against the specification
  • Support the generation of Quality statements
  • Calibrate measuring equipment periodically
  • Conduct daily taste panels, record results and publish the results to the wider team
  • Complete Fabrication, glass and brittle material audits
  • Collect and prepare samples to be sent to the laboratory for testing
  • Complete allergen rapid testing
  • Ensure QMS documentation is relevant and request improvement where needed
  • Cover in the absence of the Technical Coordinator

Key qualifications and experience include:

  • Minimum of Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 2 training
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience within the Food Manufacturing Industry
  • Good level of PC literacy; ability to proficiently use MS Office
  • Proactive attitude
  • Ability to work on your own initiative but also as part of a team
  • Understanding of Microbiology and hazards
  • Flexible and reliable
  • Good communicator and the ability to remain organised in a busy environment

Working hours are 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £30 - £32k depending on experience.



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