Quality Assurance Assistant
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Colchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Food Production
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SKILLS
Quality Assurance
Food Manufacturing
Attention to Detail
Organization Skills
Communication Skills
Fast-paced Environment
Food Safety Standards
Documentation Accuracy
FULL DESCRIPTION
Quality Assurance Assistant
Colchester, UK
Job Type: Full Time
Workspace: Onsite
Salary: £12.71 per hour (rising to £13.50)
Job Description
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are recruiting for a Quality Assurance Assistant to join a fast-paced food production environment based in the CO7 area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in Quality Assurance within the food industry.
This role is responsible for supporting the Quality Assurance function to ensure products meet customer requirements, food safety standards, and internal quality expectations. You will play a key part in maintaining high standards across production, hygiene, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality & Compliance
- Support the operation of an effective Quality Assurance system
- Ensure full product traceability at all times
- Complete all QA documentation accurately and on time
- Assist with internal audits and inspections
- Report non-conformances and support corrective actions
- Retain and monitor shelf-life samples
- Production & Efficiency
- Work closely with production teams to communicate quality requirements
- Help achieve daily production and QA targets
- Support continuous improvement of processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Ensure workloads are managed effectively
- Customer & Standards
- Assist in responding to customer quality and technical queries
- Help maintain high standards in line with food safety and hygiene regulations
- Support compliance with site standards, specifications, and audits
- Contribute to achieving customer satisfaction targets
- Team & Communication
- Work collaboratively with all departments
- Participate in team meetings, training, and development activities
- Provide cover during absences where required
- Compliance & Policies
- Ensure full adherence to:
- Food Hygiene regulations
- Health & Safety policies
- Data Protection requirements
- Modern Slavery legislation
- Company HR policies
About You
- Experience in Quality Assurance in a food manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail and organisation skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn and develop
How to Apply
Apply today with [Employer hidden] via email to [contact hidden]
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