Quality Assurance Advisor

About the role

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to join a growing food manufacturing business that has recently invested in a modern production facility. Working closely with the Technical Manager, you will help maintain product quality, drive standards across the factory and keep the site audit‑ready at all times.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine quality checks throughout production to ensure compliance with food safety, quality and customer requirements.
• Monitor GMP standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct internal audits and assist with preparation for customer and third‑party audits.
• Perform environmental monitoring, swabbing and sampling programmes.
• Review incoming raw materials, packaging and associated documentation.
• Raise and investigate non‑conformances, supporting root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor allergen controls, hygiene standards and overall factory compliance.
• Complete daily operational checks such as scales, temperatures and production records.
• Support packaging and artwork approval processes where required.
• Assist with pest control, traceability exercises and site compliance activities.
• Provide coaching and guidance to production teams on quality standards and procedures.

Required profile

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably in a QA, QC or laboratory role.
• Understanding of GMP, HACCP, food safety and quality standards.
• Strong communication skills with production and operational teams.
• High attention to detail and a hands‑on approach.
• Ability to work independently while also supporting team initiatives.

Required skills

• GMP
• HACCP
• Food safety standards
• Allergen control
• Environmental monitoring
• Sampling techniques
• Traceability
• Root cause analysis

What we offer

• Competitive salary £32,000 – £33,000 per year.
• Four‑day work week (4 × 10‑hour shifts, Monday–Thursday).
• Opportunity to develop a career within a forward‑looking quality function.