At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor food production and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join an award-winning, family-owned food manufacturing business.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 30 days holiday, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Gain hands-on experience and grow within a dynamic technical team.
- Why this job: Kick-start your career in a supportive environment focused on food safety and quality.
- Qualifications: Degree in Food Science or related field; passion for food safety is essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Ditcheat, Somerset (near Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Wells)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Day Shift – 37.5 hours)
Salary: £27,000 – £33,000 + Benefits + 30 Days Holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)
Are you a recent Food Science or Food Technology graduate looking to start your career in quality assurance or food safety? We are hiring a Graduate QA Assistant / Graduate Quality Assistant to join an award-winning, family-owned food manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food safety, HACCP, and quality systems while working within a supportive and growing technical team.
You’ll report to the Technical Manager and receive training across all aspects of quality assurance and food production compliance.
Key Responsibilities – Graduate Quality Role
- Monitor food production and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
- Complete and maintain QA documentation, records, and traceability systems
- Assist with internal audits, hygiene inspections, and GMP checks
- Support customer complaint investigations and non-conformance reporting
- Assist with microbiological testing and quality checks
- Contribute to continuous improvement and product development projects
About You – Graduate Requirements
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related subject
- Strong interest in food safety, quality assurance, or technical roles
- Knowledge of HACCP or food hygiene principles (academic or practical)
- Excellent organisation, communication, and IT skills
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn within a food manufacturing environment
Desirable (Not Essential)
- Placement year or internship in food manufacturing / FMCG
- HACCP Level 2 or Food Safety certification
- Exposure to quality assurance, audits, or technical standards (e.g. BRC)
If you're a Food Science graduate looking for your first role in quality assurance or food manufacturing, apply today and kick-start your career in a progressive and supportive environment.
QA Assistant / Graduate Quality Assistant (Food Manufacturing) in Shepton Mallet employer: Manucomm
Join an award-winning, family-owned food manufacturing business in Ditcheat, Somerset, where you will be part of a supportive and growing technical team. With a focus on employee development, you will receive comprehensive training in quality assurance and food safety, alongside competitive benefits including 30 days of holiday. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in a nurturing environment that values continuous improvement and innovation.
