Graduate QA Assistant / Graduate Quality Assistant (Food Manufacturing)Location: Ditcheat, Somerset (near Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Wells)Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Day Shift – 37.5 hours)Salary: £27,000 – £33,000 + Benefits + 30 Days Holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)Graduate QA Assistant – Food ManufacturingAre you a recent Food Science or Food Technology graduate looking to start your career in quality assurance or food safety?We are hiring a Graduate QA Assistant / Graduate Quality Assistant to join an award-winning, family-owned food manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in food safety, HACCP, and quality systems while working within a supportive and growing technical team.You’ll report to the Technical Manager and receive training across all aspects of quality assurance and food production compliance.Key Responsibilities – Graduate Quality Role·Monitor food production and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards ·Complete and maintain QA documentation, records, and traceability systems ·Assist with internal audits, hygiene inspections, and GMP checks ·Support customer complaint investigations and non-conformance reporting ·Assist with microbiological testing and quality checks ·Contribute to continuous improvement and product development projectsAbout You – Graduate Requirements·Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrician or a related subject ·Strong interest in food safety, quality assurance, or technical roles ·Knowledge of HACCP or food hygiene principles (academic or practical) ·Excellent organisation, communication, and IT skills ·Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn within a food manufacturing environmentDesirable (Not Essential)·Placement year or internship in food manufacturing / FMCG ·HACCP Level 2 or Food Safety certification ·Exposure to quality assurance, audits, or technical standards (e.g. BRC)Graduate Job KeywordsThis role is ideal for candidates searching for:Food Science Graduate Jobs, Graduate QA Jobs, Graduate Quality Assistant, Food Technologist Graduate, Entry-Level Food Industry Jobs, FMCG Graduate RolesLocationCommutable from: Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Wells, Frome, Radstock, Bruton, Evercreech, Paulton, and Trowbridge.Apply NowIf you're a Food Science graduate looking for your first role in quality assurance or food manufacturing, apply today and kick-start your career in a progressive and supportive environment. ....Read more...
Technical Manager – Food ManufacturingLocation: WiltshireSalary: Up to £60,000We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead and drive food safety, quality, and compliance standards within a fast-paced chilled food manufacturing environment. Reporting to senior leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring the site operates in line with all customer, regulatory, and industry requirements while maintaining the highest standards of product quality and food safety.The successful candidate will have proven experience within food manufacturing, ideally chilled foods, and possess a strong understanding of BRCGS standards, HACCP principles, and food safety legislation. Applicants should hold a Food Technology degree (or equivalent qualification) and/or demonstrate significant experience managing technical functions within a BRC-accredited manufacturing environment. Strong leadership, audit management, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive technical professional looking to make a significant impact within a growing and quality-focused food manufacturing business.Essential Requirements:
Experience in a Technical Manager or Senior Technical role within food manufacturingStrong knowledge of BRCGS standards and audit managementHACCP qualification and practical implementation experienceFood Technology degree or equivalent food science qualification preferredExperience within chilled food manufacturing highly desirableKnowledge of UK food safety legislation and retailer standardsExcellent leadership and communication skills
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NPD Manager / Senior Development Technologist - Food & BeverageLocation Tintern, near Chepstow | £50,000–£55,000 DOE |1 day Work from home | Managing a team of 3Are you an experienced NPD Manager, Senior Development Technologist looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference? We're working with an innovative and successful food & beverage development company that partners with exciting and emerging brands to create award-winning products. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, friendly and entrepreneurial team where you'll have real influence, plenty of variety and the opportunity to grow with the business. The role is based in the beautiful surroundings of the Wye Valley where my client has both their office and a scale up centre.The Role - As NPD Manager / Senior Development Technologist, you'll:·Lead and develop a team of 3 Technologists.·Manage NPD projects from concept through to launch.·Work closely with customers and exciting food & beverage brands.·Develop recipes, formulations, ingredients and processes.·Lead trials, testing and product development.·Manage project timelines and ensure deadlines are met.·Keep up to date with emerging food, beverage and ingredient trends.·Identify and implement improvements across the business.About You - You'll ideally have:·Experience in food or beverage NPD / product development.·Previous experience as an NPD Manager, Senior Technologist ·A degree or equivalent in Food Technology, Food Science or a related subject.·Strong project management and organisational skills.·Excellent customer-facing and communication abilities.·A proactive, commercially minded and solutions-focused approach.·A genuine passion for food, drink and innovation.·The confidence to lead, influence and build strong relationships.Other relevant job titles may include New Product Development Manager, Senior NPD Technologist, Senior Food Technologist, Product Development Manager, NPD Lead, Food Innovation Manager, Product Development Technologist and Concept Technologist.Location this role is commutable from Chepstow, Monmouth, Newport, Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester and surrounding areas.With 1 day per week working from home, you'll get the best of both worlds — a collaborative team environment with added flexibility.#NPD #NPDManager #FoodTechnology #FoodTechnologist #NewProductDevelopment #ProductDevelopment #FoodInnovation #FoodJobs #BristolJobs #CardiffJobs #ChepstowJobs....Read more...
Senior Process Development TechnologistSomerset £up to £44,000 + Excellent Benefits Are you passionate about turning great food ideas into successful products?We're looking for an experienced Senior Process Development Technologist to join our NPD team and lead the journey from concept to commercial production. Working closely with Technical, Operations and Supply Chain teams, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative products, optimising manufacturing processes and ensuring successful product launches.What You'll Do
Lead process development from concept through to factory launch.Plan and manage factory trials, first productions and product launches.Optimise manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency and consistency.Produce accurate trial documentation, specifications and reports.Work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time.Coordinate sensory evaluations and shelf-life assessments.Champion food safety, quality and Health & Safety standards.
About YouYou'll have:
A Food Science, Food Technology or related qualification.At least 3 years' experience in food manufacturing or process development.Experience managing NPD or process development projects.HACCP Level 2 or 3 qualification.Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.Strong IT skills, including Excel.A proactive approach and a genuine passion for food innovation.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working across teams and bringing new products to life, we'd love to hear from you. ....Read more...
Customer Quality Technologist / Technical AdministratorLocation: Ditcheat, Somerset (Site Based)Salary: £28,000–£32,000 per annumWe're looking for a Customer Quality Technologist or Technical Administrator to join my clients Quality team at their Ditcheat site.This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing, specifications, artwork or technical administration, or for a Food Science / Food Technology/ Nutrition graduate with some industry experience who is looking to develop a career in food quality.The Role - You'll support the Customer Quality Manager by:·Preparing and maintaining product specifications.·Managing artwork approvals.·Completing customer questionnaires and responding to quality queries.·Preparing QA documentation and maintaining quality records.·Carrying out packaging checks, hygiene inspections and internal audits.·Supporting compliance with food safety, quality and retailer standards.About You - You'll have:·Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.·Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.·Strong communication skills.·The ability to work independently and as part of a team.Previous experience in a food manufacturing or technical environment is desirable, along with knowledge of specifications, artwork or retailer portals, although full training will be provided.This is a site-based role offering an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and experienced Quality team.If you're looking for your next step in food quality and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.Benefits include 30 days per annum (including Public & Bank Holidays in England & Wales) rising to 31 days after attaining 10 years continuous service.Pension – 5% Employee/5% Employer contribution.Life Assurance – 2 x annual salary (after completion of 3 months service).Bike to Work Scheme – Capped.Employees can purchase company products at a discounted price.On site parkingAnnual Company event and Christmas HamperThis role is commutable from Shepton Mallet, Wells, Wincanton, Shaftesbury, Evercreech, Frome, Trowbridge, Westbury, Yeovil, Blandford Forum, Sherborne, Castle Cary, Bruton ....Read more...
Purpose of the role:
You’ll be a member of our Laboratory team from day 1, gaining experience in the various departments within the lab, whilst simultaneously, completing a two-year programme. You will gain a Level 3 BTEC in Applied Science and have a permanent role of Laboratory Technician at the end of the programme.
What’s in it for you?
As a valued member of our Laboratory Team, you can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following: an excellent pension scheme and private health care. There’s a range of other benefits to help you make valuable tax and national insurance savings too.
Weekly Online Tutorials - Virtual classrooms to assist you as you gain your qualification.
A Vocational Skills Coach (VSC) to visit and/or assist you once every eight weeks.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!
Some of your daily duties will include:
Undertaking routine laboratory work in the microbiology and chemistry labs, performing analysis to CLAS, TLAS and UKAS/DEFRA standards
Producing, analysing and interpreting data including the application of statistical techniques
Using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in accordance with the procedures
Communicating scientific information effectively
Appropriately using scientific methods to identify the causes of problems and produce solutions
Complying with food safety and HSE guidelines
Co-operating in the continuous improvement of quality, safety and productivity standards
Meeting housekeeping and hygiene standards individually and as part of a team
Referring to the written methods when carrying out tasks to ensure accreditation compliance
Carrying out instructions as given to you by management
Training:You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include:
Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician
On-the-job competency training
Theoretical knowledge- BTEC Level 3 Applied Science
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week, with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams at a brand-new state of the art teaching laboratory in Birmingham.
Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion and attainment of the full qualifications, progression into a full-time role as a Laboratory Technician with further career progression opportunities beyond that within the laboratory and the business
Employer Description:You might not have heard of us but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. We are one of the UK's biggest food businesses, supplying great tasting chicken and turkey to some of the biggest supermarkets and restaurants in the country.
It’s not what we do that sets us apart. It’s how we do it. Most importantly, it’s our team of dedicated colleagues that make it all possible. Our workforce is a melting pot of skills and expertise, with colleagues from the UK, Europe and beyond. We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive company where people oversee every part of a production process that stretches from farms and feed mills all the way to the customer’s door.
We work with integrity, accepting no less than the highest standards in all that we do. That’s why our customers trust us (and have done for the past 60 years).Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Compliance Technologist – Food Industry 100% Site Based Role £Competitive DOE + Benefits Chippenham area, WiltshireAn exciting opportunity for an individual ideally with Technical/Quality management experience, gained within a food manufacturing environment. Based at a modern site near TrowbridgeWithin this role you will be supporting the Regulatory and Labelling Supervisor to ensure that labels, specs and other project work are created in an accurate and timely manner. Supplier information is to be reviewed to ensure that it is accurate and in the correct format required by the customer COP and legislation. All work to be completed within the current BRC framework of the site.This role could suit a candidate with QA experience seeking the next step in their career, or a Food Science Graduate who has already gained some experience within the industry.Compliance Technologist Key Responsibilities:
Working with suppliers to ensure that all technical information received onto site is accurate and is sufficiently detailed to ensure that the site approval process occurs in a timely way. This information could be HACCP, specifications, labels, swabbing plans etc.Working with customers to ensure that information supplied is accurate and if amendments are needed, these are dealt with quickly.Responding promptly and proactively to ongoing technical queries from customers.Maintenance & review of raw material suppliers, packaging and cheese supplier’s records and audits.Create specifications for new products and maintain the specification database.Work within the customer technical framework using electronic specification systems (Food Logic and Trace gains).Create, review and approve artwork against market regulations.
Compliance Technologist Qualifications and experience:
Experience in a QA / Technical role ideally with a chilled food manufacturing business or relevant qualification.Experience of supplier specifications systems, specification writing, food labelling regulations or NPD related knowledge would be advantageous. The ability to read, analyse and interpret technical procedures and EU regulations.
Compliance Technologist Salary and Benefits:
Competitive SalaryContributory Pension SchemeDeath in Service schemeHoliday: 25 days plus statutory
This role is commutable from Bath, Chippenham, Warminster, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and surrounding areas and may suit a candidate that has previously worked as a QA, Technical Admin, Specifications Technologist, Food Technologist, Technical Assistant, QA Supervisor, Food Safety and Compliance Technologist, Regulatory Affairs Technologist, Product specifications Technologist or Compliance Technologist....Read more...
Site Technical ManagerWincanton | Full-time | Competitive Salary + BenefitsReady to take ownership of a high-performing technical function?We’re looking for an ambitious and experienced Site Technical Manager to take the lead on food safety, quality, legality and compliance at a busy manufacturing site in Wincanton.This is a high-impact role where you’ll have genuine ownership, influence site-wide standards and work closely with senior operational teams to drive technical excellence, continuous improvement and a strong food safety culture.If you’re an accomplished Technical Manager who thrives on leadership, audits, compliance and getting things done, this could be your next career move.The OpportunityAs Site Technical Manager, you’ll lead the technical agenda across the site, ensuring robust systems are in place and consistently delivering against customer, regulatory and certification requirements.You’ll be responsible for:
Leading the Technical Team, developing capability and driving high performance.Owning the site’s food safety, quality and legality systems.Leading HACCP, VACCP and TACCP activities.Driving compliance against BRCGS, customer standards, certification requirements and export legislation.Taking the lead during customer audits, certification audits and regulatory inspections.Working closely with Operations and the wider Site Management Team to ensure technical compliance across projects and change.Developing Technical KPIs and using data to identify and deliver improvements.Managing supplier and traded goods approval and performance.Overseeing product specifications and technical documentation.Championing and embedding a strong food safety culture throughout the site.Identifying new and innovative ways to improve technical and operational performance.
What we’re looking forYou’ll be an experienced food manufacturing Technical professional with the confidence and credibility to lead from the front.Ideally, you’ll bring:
Proven experience in a Technical Management role within food manufacturing.A strong track record of leading and developing technical teams.Extensive experience of audit leadership, including customer, certification and regulatory audits.Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, food safety, quality systems and regulatory compliance.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong commercial awareness and the ability to influence decision-making at site level.A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a genuine passion for continuous improvement.
A relevant Food Science or related qualification, together with experience of export/multi-market compliance or continuous improvement methodologies, would be advantageous.....Read more...
Through experiential learning and training the successful candidate will learn about, and become competent in investigating and regulating, a range of environmental protection functions in a local authority setting, including:
Statutory nuisance and anti-social behaviour complaints, e.g., noise, bonfires, artificial lighting, odours, etc.
Air quality and smoke control
Animal activities licensing, animal control & stray dog services
Waste accumulations
Pest control
Drainage
Filthy and verminous properties
Unauthorised encampments
Environmental Permitting
Environmental considerations linked to planning and licensing applications
The candidate will enjoy a varied and interesting, but sometimes also challenging, workload. Working both in and out of the office, the candidate will initially focus on supporting the work of the team but progress towards managing their own caseload as their knowledge, skills, and experiences progress too.
Working alongside our Food and Safety Team, the successful candidate will also have access to other core environmental health areas, such as food safety, private water supplies, infectious disease control, skin piercing and health and safety, as well as those carried out by the council’s Private Sector Housing Team.
Daily duties:
Assist officers with investigations, inspections, regulatory enforcement visits, audits, and service requests, undertaking tasks as directed
To create and maintain written and/or computer records that are accurate, timely and in line with procedures
To make records whilst on site and provide feedback to officers on key observations
Communicate effectively on the phone/face to face/in writing with all customers, colleagues, and stakeholders (i.e., the public, local businesses/traders, council officers, etc.) on relevant areas of work
Assist in the preparation of case files, reports, correspondence, animal activities licences and preparation of data analysis
As experience is gained, to lead on the above, to carry and manage own caseload of reactive and pre-programmed work.
Attend and participate in tutorials, meetings and other training as required for the apprenticeships, personal development or service need. Record information and feedback as directed
Successful complete each academic section of the course as specified by the course tutors
Assist with any other duties commensurate with the post as directed
To follow corporate policies, procedures and legal responsibilities
To be aware of and exercise personal and corporate responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and other related matters
Training:
Level 6 (BsC Hons) Environmental Practitioner Degree
Day release at University Centre Weston
Off the job training
Work based learning assessment
Block release in year 1
BSc (Hons) degree in Environmental Health/BSc (Hons) degree in Environmental Science
Training Outcome:Possible future prospects include opportunities for career progression within the Council and continued professional development/ qualification training with the CIEH in pursuance of becoming a:
Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner
Registered Environmental Health Practitioner
Registered Food Safety Practitioner
Employer Description:Gravesham Borough Council provides a range of services to over 106,000 people and 4,000 businesses.
The Borough of Gravesham, situated in the Northwest corner of Kent, covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in south east England.
Bordered by the River Thames to the north, it is at the heart of Thames Gateway and has a significant role to play in the regeneration of a major government growth area.
Gravesham Borough Council is committed to delivering to the community and working with us means you are part of delivering the level of growth and improvement our community needs and deserves.Working Hours :Monday - Friday.
Shift times to be confirmed.
Unpaid lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Polite and keen to learn,Practically minded,Outstanding work ethic,Excellent timekeeping,Adapt to different situations,Empathy and integrity....Read more...
