Senior Quality Assurance Technician
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5AT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AB051120251505_1769503894 |
Summary
- Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Technician
- Location: Edenbridge
- Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Working Hours: 8 - 4.30pm
HRGO Recruitment are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Technician to join our client's team in the packaging industry.
As a Senior Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring that all internal system processes are completed in a timely manner in line with the agreed schedules and targets set out by the Partnership Quality and Compliance Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigating and responding to customer complaints
- Carrying out CAPA and route cause analysis as necessary
- Raising and investigating internal non-conformances
- Interdepartmental meetings/communication to ensure continuous improvement and effective process control
- Monthly Quality report
- Overseeing the day to day activity of the quality assurance technician
- Participating in and preparing for all external audits (customer and BRC etc)
- Assisting with internal audit programme
- Hygiene inspections
- Training as required with the Partnership QA manager and the Head of training and standards
- Overseeing the day to day activity of the QC department to ensure priorities are met
- CofC completion
This Job Description is not exhaustive
Requirements
- Previous experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or similar technical role
- Understanding of quality systems and standards (e.g. BRC, RSPO, GMP)
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly, flexible and reliable team member
- Must enjoy working outside of the office in a busy environment
Desirable experience
- Level 3 HACCP
- Level 2 Food safety
- BRCGS or equivalent audit experience
- Co Packer or food manufacturer experience
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Eligibility for company partnership and bonus scheme
- 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive team environment with a strong focus on quality and safety