Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician (Entry Level / Graduate Opportunity)
Location: Ashford
Contract: Temporary to permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Pay rate: £12.95 per hour
About the Role
We are recruiting for a Junior Quality Assurance Technician to join a reputable food manufacturing business and support their Quality team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone starting out in their career, or a recent school leaver / graduate, who has an interest in food, science or quality and is looking to gain hands-on experience within the food manufacturing industry.
Full training will be provided, making this role well suited to candidates keen to learn and develop within a technical or QA environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Sampling and testing of raw materials in line with quality procedures
*Carrying out routine quality tests, including:
*Sugar solids
*pH testing
*Colour checks
*Water activity (AW)
*Spread testing
*Yeast and mould testing

*Accurately recording and logging results on internal quality systems
*Assisting with the creation and maintenance of quality documentation and certificates
*Supporting the team in maintaining high food safety and quality standards
About You
*A genuine interest in building a career within food manufacturing, quality assurance, or food science
*Basic understanding or interest in food, nutrition, science or raw materials
*Educated in food science or a related subject OR experience working within food manufacturing, production, catering, or hospitality would be desirable
*Willingness to learn, reliable and able to follow procedures
*Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
Interested? Apply now!