Quality Assurance Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Harrogate
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£30,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Quality Assurance Microbiology HACCP Communication skills Organisational skills Microsoft Office Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

We’re searching for a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join the Quality & Technical department of a global FMCG manufacturer in Harrogate. Demonstrable prior QA or microbiology experience within a food manufacturing environment is desired.

Key Benefits:

  • Harrogate Based
  • £30,000 pa, dependent on experience
  • 8 Hour Shift Rota
  • Must be UK resident with full UK working rights residing within local area.

The Role:

As a 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 in accordance to business need.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Quality Manager in maintaining Food Safety & Quality Systems.
  • Conduct site hygiene surveys of plant and personnel and microbiological testing in line with schedule and documented procedures as
  • Sampling and plating of relevant plant-based samples and finished products.
  • Perform regular Quality Assurance line-audits to ensure product quality and packaging standards.
  • Maintain a clean working environment and ensure proper stock rotation of lab consumables (FIFO).
  • Carry out complaint investigations and document findings within Safefood 360.
  • Collaborate closely with the Operations department, taking a proactive stance in identifying potential risks and jointly addressing issues as they emerge
  • 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 for Micro Lab Accreditation (LabCred), and ISO 14001.
  • Participate in project-based work as required within the department

Key Skills and Experience:

  • Prior experience in Quality Assurance and/or Microbiology lab-based roles is desired.
  • Degree in natural or biological sciences, or relevant qualifications in HACCP or Quality Assurance.
  • Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to promote a safety-first environment and adhere to health & safety requirements.
  • Comfortable working on a shift rota and requirement to cover holidays/absence within the team.
  • IT literate – able to use Microsoft and inhouse packages.
  • Team player, with ability to prioritise for the benefit of the wider business.
  • Driver with own transport an advantage due to visits off site to boreholes.

Our Client:

We’re proud to be partnering with a market-leading UK manufacturer based in Harrogate—renowned for their exceptional quality, sustainability practices, and strong commitment to employee development. This is your chance to step into a critical site-based Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor role where your expertise will directly shape and influence a growing safety culture.

This is a fantastic chance to join a values-driven organisation that’s not only producing products to be proud of but also building a culture you’ll want to be part of long-term. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.

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