Junior QA Assistant / Quality Assistant (Food Manufacturing)
Location: Ditcheat, Somerset (near Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Wells)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Day Shift 37.5 hours)
Salary: £30,000 £33,000 DOE + Benefits + 30 Days Holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)
Junior QA Assistant / Quality Assistant Job Overview
We are recruiting for a Junior QA Assistant / Quality Assistant to join a growing, award-winning food manufacturing business in Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in food safety, quality assurance, and food technology within a supportive technical team.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining food safety standards, quality control processes, and compliance across production.
Key Responsibilities Quality Assistant / QA Role
Monitor food production processes to ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and quality standards
Complete and maintain quality assurance documentation and records
Carry out internal audits, hygiene inspections, and GMP checks
Support customer complaint investigations, microbiological testing, and non-conformance reporting
Assist with continuous improvement and product development projects
Ensure compliance with BRC, legal, and customer requirements
Requirements QA / Quality Assistant
Previous experience in food manufacturing, QA, QC, or quality assurance would be helpful though not essential
Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards
Internal auditing experience (desirable)
Background in dairy, cheese, or FMCG food production (advantageous but not essentail)
Strong organisation, communication, and IT skills
Degree in Food Science / Food Technology or similar (preferred but not essential)
Location
Easily commutable from: Shepton Mallet, Wincanton, Yeovil, Wells, Frome, Radstock, Bruton, Evercreech, Paulton, and Trowbridge.
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If you're looking for a Junior QA job in food manufacturing or a Quality Assistant role in Somerset, apply today to take the next step in your food safety and quality career.
