QA Assistant​/Graduate Quality Assistant; Food Manufacturing

Position: QA Assistant / Graduate Quality Assistant (Food Manufacturing)
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 About You – Graduate Requirements
· Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrician 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 Desirable (Not Essential)
· 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) Graduate Job Keywords 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 Location Commutable from:
Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Wells, Frome, Radstock, Bruton, Evercreech, Paulton, and Trowbridge. Apply Now If you're a Food Science graduate looking for your first role in quality assurance or food manufacturing, apply today and kick-start your career in a progressive and supportive environment