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QA Team Leader

Job in Ilminster, Chard, Somerset County, TA20, England, UK
Listing for: Manucomm Recruitment Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Food Quality & Safety, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager
  • Manufacturing / Production
    QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 34000 - 35000 GBP Yearly GBP 34000.00 35000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Ilminster

QA Team Leader – Food Manufacturing

Ilminster, Somerset

Circa £34,000

Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm

Ready to take the next step in Quality Assurance?

We’re looking for a proactive QA Team Leader to join our Technical team at our food manufacturing site near Ilminster.

If you have food manufacturing experience, a keen eye for detail and a passion for product quality and food safety, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills and make a real impact.

Working closely with Production and Technical colleagues, you’ll help maintain high standards, support audit compliance and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll be doing

Ensuring products meet quality specifications and food safety standards.
Investigating out-of-specification products and supporting corrective actions.
Coordinating GMP audits and supporting internal and external audits.
Monitoring KPIs and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Supporting the day-to-day running of the QA team, including absence and holiday cover.
Working collaboratively with Production to maintain quality and operational efficiency.

What we’re looking for

Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
A flexible, organised approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
Team leadership experience is desirable.
Food Safety, HACCP or Internal Auditing qualifications are an advantage.

What’s in it for you?

Enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including:

Company bonus scheme.
Enhanced pension contributions.
Private health insurance.
Life assurance and critical illness cover.
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
Employee discounts and Employee Assistance Programme.
On-site parking, free fruit and potatoes.
Flu vaccinations, long-service celebrations and a refer-a-friend scheme.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a supportive, knowledgeable Technical team working across three sites, with the opportunity to contribute ideas, improve standards and help deliver great-quality products.

Ready to make your mark? Apply today and take the next step in your QA career!

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Additional Information / Benefits
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