Quality Assurance Technician

We’re searching for Quality Assurance (QA) Technicians who can demonstrate prior QA or microbiology experience to join the Quality & Technical department of a global FMCG manufacturer in Harrogate.

Key Benefits:

• £29,000 pa, dependent on experience
• Harrogate Based
• Company Pension Plan
• Private Medical Insurance – After 6 months

The Role

As Quality Assurance Technician, you will report into the Quality Manager and be responsible for conducting quality assurance tasks across the site, with a focus on activities within the micro lab facility. You will be responsible for maintaining food safety & quality systems and will possess a safety-first approach to working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Quality Manager in maintaining Food Safety & Quality Systems.
• Conducting site hygiene surveys and microbiological testing in line with schedule and documented procedures.
• Sampling and plating of relevant plant-based samples and finished products.
• Performing regular Quality Assurance line-audits to ensure product quality and packaging standards.
• Maintaining a clean working environment and ensure proper stock rotation of lab consumables (FIFO).
• Dipping boreholes and collect technical data as required.
• Read, document, and communicate sample analysis results effectively and confidentially.
• Further QA responsibilities including equipment calibrations, stock taking & ordering, and participating in internal and external audits.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience in Quality Assurance and/or Microbiology lab-based roles.
• Degree in natural or biological sciences, or relevant qualifications in HACCP or Quality Assurance.
• Safety-conscious with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to promote a safety-first environment and adhere to health & safety requirements.
• Comfortable working on a shift rota.

Our Client

Our client is a Harrogate super brand who produce a globally recognised product within the FMCG industry. Their award-winning and distinctive product is manufactured on their Harrogate site and distributed to premium brands across the UK and beyond. As a result of their impressive international recognition, they now have plans to further increase their manufacturing capabilities and as such are searching for a Quality Assurance Technician to join their talented team.

If you feel you are suitable, please apply today by submitting your CV to jonny@wearemarmion.com. Alternatively, to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Jonny McPartland directly on 07375 675 049 / 0113 332 0678.