QA Assistant

Posting date:	09 September 2025
Salary:	£27,362 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	09 October 2025
Location:	DE24 8SW
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Ambitions Personnel
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	RB/IND-1550015

Summary

Quality Assurance Technician – Join Our Team!

Are you passionate about food safety, quality, and continuous improvement?
We’re looking for a motivated Quality Assurance Technician to play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards while supporting production and driving improvements across the business.

Working Hours

• Standard: 8:00am – 4:00pm (3 weeks)

  
  

• Early shift: 5:00am – 2:00pm (1 week)

  
  

• Plus: Occasional overtime available

  
  Key Responsibilities

  • Guarantee product safety and quality through effective Food Safety & QA systems.

    
    

  • Carry out QA & QC checks: temperature, specification, weight, traceability, calibration, cleaning, and tasting.

    
    

  • Monitor critical control points (HACCP) and ensure compliance.

    
    

  • Support staff training in Food Hygiene, HACCP awareness, GMP, and Health & Safety.

    
    

  • Investigate customer complaints and returns, ensuring corrective action is taken.

    
    

  • Maintain certification schemes (BRC, Red Tractor) and support audits/inspections.

    
    

  • Monitor hygiene standards and lead improvements where needed.

    
    

  • Actively contribute to process improvement and continuous development.

    
    Qualifications, Skills & Experience

    • GCSEs/A-Levels with 1+ year experience, or a relevant Degree.

      
      

    • Training in Food Safety & Quality Systems (desirable).

      
      

    • Previous food manufacturing / BRC systems experience preferred.

      
      

    • Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and resilience.

      
      

    • IT literate with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

      
      What We’re Looking For

      This role is perfect for someone who:

      • Has a passion for food safety and quality assurance.

        
        

      • Thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

        
        

      • Is detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoys problem-solving.

        
        

      • Wants to grow and develop their career in food manufacturing QA.

        
        Similar Job Titles That Fit You Might Include:

        • Quality Technician / Quality Controller (QC) / Quality Inspector

          
          

        • QA Operative / QA Assistant / Quality Monitoring Officer

          
          

        • Quality Officer / Quality Coordinator / Quality Specialist

          
          

        • Quality Systems Technician / Quality Compliance Officer

          
          

          Location: Osmaston Derby
          Apply Today! – If you’re ready to make a real impact in a supportive and quality-driven team, we’d love to hear from you!