Quality Assurance Technician in Leicester

Leicester | LE4

Salary: Up to £28,500 per annum depending on experience

Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (flexibility required to meet business needs)

About this role

We're looking for a hands-on QA who takes pride in high standards and enjoys being visible on the shop floor. At Vittles, quality is about more than paperwork. It's about building strong relationships, supporting teams to do the right thing and keeping a culture where food safety and quality are part of everyday behaviours. This is an excellent opportunity to join a food manufacturing business where you'll work closely with Production, Hygiene and Technical teams, gaining broad exposure across the operation while playing a key role in maintaining the standards our customers expect.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine food safety, quality and compliance checks across site.
• Escalate food safety, quality or compliance concerns promptly.
• Support investigations relating to non-conforming product.
• Complete product weight, coding and date label verification checks.
• Conduct packaging integrity and seal checks.
• Carry out temperature monitoring and metal detector verification checks.
• Complete product quality assessments, including appearance, texture and consistency.
• Support start-up, changeover and line clearance activities.
• Monitor and record CCP checks accurately.
• Complete allergen, ingredient and specification verification checks.
• Conduct GMP, hygiene, glass and hard plastic inspections.
• Verify documentation and records are completed accurately and in real time.
• Support audit readiness and overall factory standards.
• Work closely with Production and Hygiene teams to maintain compliance and continuous improvement.

You'll do well in this role if..

• You enjoy being hands-on and visible on the shop floor.
• You naturally spot things others might miss.
• You're confident speaking up when standards are not right.
• You build positive working relationships across teams.
• You take pride in getting things right first time.
• You're proactive and look for opportunities to improve standards.
• You stay calm and organised in a fast-paced environment.
• You understand the importance of food safety, quality and customer expectations.

What success looks like

• Checks are completed accurately and on time.
• Food safety and quality concerns are identified and escalated promptly.
• GMP and hygiene standards are consistently maintained.
• Documentation is accurate, complete and audit-ready.
• Positive relationships are built across departments.
• Teams are supported in achieving right-first-time standards.
• Continuous improvements are identified and acted upon.
• A positive contribution is made to audit readiness and compliance performance.

About you

• Minimum 2 years' experience in food manufacturing or a QA role.
• Food Safety Level 2 (essential).
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels.
• Positive, proactive and willing to challenge standards appropriately.
• Experience within chilled or high-care manufacturing desirable.
• Understanding of GMP and BRCGS standards desirable.

Why join Vittles?

At Vittles, we're passionate about creating products people love, but we know great products start with great standards and great people. You'll work closely with teams across Production, Hygiene and Technical, gaining valuable experience and playing a genuine role in maintaining food safety, quality and customer confidence. As a growing SME, we offer the opportunity to get involved, make an impact and develop your skills across multiple areas of the business.

What we offer

• Exposure to Technical, Quality and Operations within a growing business.
• Supportive team environment.
• Broad hands-on experience across the food manufacturing operation.
• Employee engagement initiatives.
• Casual dress.
• On-site parking.