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