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Are you a Food Science Graduate seeking a starter within Food Manufacturing ?......If yes the below role may be for you
Junior QA Assistant / Quality Assistant
Full Time | Permanent | Day-Based (37.5 hrs)
Ditcheat, Somerset (near Shepton Mallet & Wincanton)
£27,000 - 33,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits | 30 Days Holiday (incl. BHs)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior QA Assistant / Quality Assistant to join the Technical Department of a growing, award-winning, family-owned food manufacturer.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will support all aspects of the Technical function, playing an active role in developing food technology expertise while strengthening food safety and quality standards across the business. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a progressive food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with legal, industry, and customer standards
Review and maintain daily quality records
Conduct internal and hygiene audits and follow up on corrective actions
Assist with customer complaints, micro investigations, and non-conformances
Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
Intermediate Food Safety in Manufacturing (desirable)
Internal Audit training (desirable)
Experience within cheese, dairy, or food manufacturing preferred
Strong communication, organisation, and IT skills
Keen to develop within a technical/quality role
Ideal candidates may have previously been a: Food Graduate, Technical Assistant, QA / QC Assistant or Quality Assistant and the role is commutable from Shepton mallet, Yeovil, Wells, Wincanton, Bruton, Evercreech, Radstock, Frome, Paulton, Trowbridge
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