QA Assistant

QA Assistant

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QA Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised QA Assistant to support the Technical team.

The role is responsible for maintaining quality records, monitoring completion of QA activities, managing administrative tasks, supporting traceability verification, trending quality data and ensuring accurate quality documentation is maintained.

The QA Assistant will play a key role in ensuring compliance with site procedures, customer requirements and food safety standards through effective administration, monitoring and reporting of quality activities.

What you’ll be doing

1) Traceability & Production Records

· Identify, record and escalate inaccuracies, omissions or discrepancies.

· Carry out routine traceability verification activities

· Escalate traceability concerns and support investigations and corrective actions where required.

· Maintain accurate records of traceability checks and findings.

2) QA Task Monitoring

· Maintain records and trackers to demonstrate completion and compliance.

· Produce routine reports highlighting outstanding actions and compliance status.

· Verify that required audits, inspections, testing activities have been completed.

3) Trending & Continuous Improvement

· Present data using Excel and other approved reporting tools.

· Communicate key trends and findings to the Technical and Quality team

· Maintain quality trending systems and trackers

4) QA Support

· Support the Technical team during audits, customer visits and investigations.

· Provide general administrative support to the QA department.

· Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Technical Manager.

What we’re looking for

Essential

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy—you notice what others miss.

Ability to identify errors, discrepancies and missing information.

Ability to analyse information and identify trends.

Good communication skills, with the confidence to escalate issues appropriately.

Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.

Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

Desirable

Previous experience within food manufacturing quality or technical environments.

Understanding of traceability.

Experience using ERP systems such as IFS.

Experience entering and analysing data.

Why this role matters

Food safety and quality depend on the details and the details depend on people who care. As a QA Assistant, you’ll help ensure that evidence is there when it’s needed: for audits, for customer assurance, and for continuous improvement on the ground.

If you’re organised, analytical, and confident in your ability to keep quality records accurate and up to date, we’d love to hear from you

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