Quality Assurance Technician

Join a leading food and drink manufacturer as a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician in a Monday-Friday, days-based role. You\’ll play a vital part in our client\’s QA & Technical Team, ensuring the technical integrity and compliance of finished goods with company, legal, and third-party standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent Food Science graduates eager to launch their quality and food safety careers, as well as experienced QA/QC professionals from the food and beverage industry seeking career progression. Your responsibilities will include: * Reviewing Goods Inwards documentation and conducting sampling and testing of raw materials, packaging, and finished products. * Verifying appropriate checks are completed before the release of materials and products. * Managing external sample submissions, including documentation and SAP data entry. * Daily monitoring and documented checks of product safety, legality, integrity, and quality. * Initiating and documenting actions for any non-compliance affecting product standards. * Identifying, reporting, and managing non-conforming products, ensuring correct handling and disposal. * Contributing to the development of preventative procedures for recurring non-conformances. * Reporting any deviations from company practices and procedures (including security and food fraud) to the QMS team. * Monitoring, recording, and maintaining high hygiene standards (GMPs) across all production areas and the site. * Assisting the QA team with audit preparation and execution. Important: Please note that our client is unable to offer Visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK. Commutable from: Yeovil, Crewkerne, Chard, Ilminster, Axminster, Dorchester, Honiton, Bridport, Weymouth, Sidmouth, Wareham