QA Assistant/Graduate Quality Assistant; Food Manufacturing
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Food Quality & Safety, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers -
Manufacturing / Production
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 Manufacturing
Are 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 projects
- Graduate Requirements
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition 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 environment
- 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)
This 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 Roles
Commutable from:
Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Wells, Frome, Radstock, Bruton, Evercreech, Paulton, and Trowbridge.
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