Quality Assurance Analyst

Function:
Supply Chain – Quality

Location:

Hereford

Salary: £32,099 per annum plus benefits listed below!

Contract:

Permanent

Shift pattern:
Monday – Friday, days based with 1 weekend every 6 weeks.

Closing Date: 6th October 2026

Please note:

We may close vacancies early where we receive a high number of applications, so don’t delay!

As the UK’s leading beer, cider and pub business, we’re home to some of the world’s best-loved beers and ciders, and a leading player in the international drinks industry.

We're proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, as well as being recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.

We're the name behind a host of brilliant brands, from Inch’s to Birra Moretti and many more. And with around 2,400 pubs to our name in the UK, our Star Pubs business is all about putting pubs at the centre of community life.

But we’re more than just great beers and ciders – we’re a place where passion meets purpose, careers are crafted as carefully as our brews, and enjoyment of life is part of the job.

We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive QA Analyst to join our dynamic team, contributing to cutting-edge manufacturing processes in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Reporting to the Lab Manager, you'll ensure that sampling and product analysis (analytical, microbiological and sensory) are performed correctly and accurately, in line with the Laboratory Star System (LSS). This role isn't solely laboratory-based as you'll also work closely with teams across Quality, Packaging, Brewing, Maintenance, Utilities and Logistics and be active within the plant carrying out sampling, equipment verifications and continuous improvement activities.

• Executing analytical, microbiological and sensory analyses, including sampling, preparation and reporting of results
• Verifying in-line meters and carrying out quality checks in line with LSS procedures
• Maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory and production analysis equipment
• Keeping laboratory materials stocked and available
• Contributing to a safe, clean and tidy working area, following 5S, LSS and HACCP standards
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions (ISO 9001, LSS, TPM)
• Coordinating with shared quality labs on trend analyses, sample shipping and equipment management

Helping millions of consumers enjoy our beers and ciders is a real team effort. As a Supply Chain colleague, you’ll be part of the biggest function in HEINEKEN UK! From barley to bar, our Supply Chain produces high-quality beers and ciders, prioritising safety, sustainability and innovation to keep our operations running smoothly.

You’ll be based in the Quality team, whose job is to ensure every single drop of our ciders and beers is packed with the consistent, tongue-tantalising taste that we all know and enjoy. The team is also at the centre of ensuring compliance throughout our cider & beer-making process as well as championing our safety principles.

We’re seeking enthusiastic and robust individuals who can constantly prioritise and re-prioritise tasks, keeping colleagues updated on their actions in a way which instils confidence and trust.

As well as the above, the ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry, Biology or similar science qualifications.
• Prior experience working in Laboratories with a consolidated understanding of laboratory procedures & safety protocols.
• Experience of using GC (Gas Chromatography) and HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) techniques is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a…