QA Technician – Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

About the role

The Quality Assurance Technician will ensure that all food and feed products meet the highest standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance. This 12‑month fixed‑term role is based in Kent and is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional with a strong background in food manufacturing QA.

Key responsibilities

• Handle queries from trading, customers, technical and production teams regarding food/feed safety, legislation and quality requirements.
• Support and coordinate external audits (BRCGS, EFISC, Red Tractor, Kosher, Halal) and conduct internal GMP audits.
• Investigate quality incidents and customer complaints, determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform periodic audits of the Quality Management System, HACCP, CCP, OPRPs and related policies.
• Deliver training on hygiene, GMP, food/feed safety rules and quality inductions.
• Run traceability and mock‑recall exercises for certification bodies and customers.
• Oversee contract hygiene and pest‑control teams, ensuring site cleanliness and pest‑proofing.
• Manage the Salmonella monitoring programme, analyse results and report incidents.
• Prepare Management of Change (MOC) documentation, project files and generate quality‑related purchase/work orders.

Required profile

• Proven experience in quality assurance within a food manufacturing environment.
• Recognised qualification in quality, food science or a related discipline.
• Internal Audit Certificate (essential).
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and relevant food safety standards.

Required skills

• Internal audit
• GMP auditing
• HACCP implementation
• BRCGS, EFISC, Red Tractor audit preparation
• Salmonella sampling and analysis
• Traceability and mock‑recall procedures
• Quality Management System (QMS) auditing

What we offer

• Competitive salary between £35,000 and £40,000 per annum.
• 12‑month fixed‑term contract with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work within a well‑established medium‑sized food manufacturing company.