Quality Control Analyst

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused Quality Control Analyst to support our Technical Manager in maintaining high food safety and quality standards across raw materials, production processes, and finished goods. This role is offered as a one-year fixed-term secondment and is ideal for someone looking to develop their technical and quality experience within a food manufacturing environment.

• Testing and analysing incoming raw materials, work-in-progress samples, and finished products
• Maintaining appropriate stock levels of laboratory chemicals and equipment
• Identifying and reporting non-conformances to the Technical Manager to enable timely corrective actions
• Carrying out Legionella testing and boiler water treatment testing
• Accurately recording, reporting, and communicating all test results in a timely manner
• Supporting the completion and maintenance of BRC documentation
• Completing and maintaining traceability exercises
• Acting as an active member of the HACCP team
• Supporting additional analytical, quality, and reporting activities as required

• Previous experience within food manufacturing, quality assurance, or laboratory testing
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and food safety management systems
• Confidence using basic laboratory and testing equipment
• Laboratory experience is advantageous but not essential

• Take ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks
• Proactively challenges issues and raises concerns early
• Work collaboratively with production and technical teams