Quality Technologist

Join a growing quality team where you'll support supplier approval, raw material compliance, and quality assurance activities. Working closely with Quality, Procurement, Production, and NPD teams, you'll conduct supplier assessments, manage specifications, and ensure food safety and regulatory standards are met. This hybrid role offers the chance to make a real impact on supply chain quality and continuous improvement.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognised manufacturer based in Aylesford and supplier serving the food, beverage, nutrition, and wellness sectors. With a strong international presence and a reputation for quality and innovation, they are a trusted partner to many leading consumer brands.

Focused on sustainable growth and operational excellence, they continue to invest in their people, processes, and technology to deliver market-leading solutions across a diverse customer base.

Description

Manage and coordinate the raw material supplier approval and monitoring process. Review, assess, and approve raw material specifications to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Conduct supplier risk assessments, audits, and performance reviews, maintaining Approved Supplier records. Investigate supplier non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventative actions. Support raw material and finished product testing programmes, ensuring accurate documentation and traceability. Maintain supplier and quality documentation while supporting food safety, certification, and quality management systems.

Profile

A successful Quality Technologist should have:

1-2years' experience in a Quality, Supplier Quality, Quality Assurance, or Quality technologist role within the food, nutrition, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing sectors. Strong understanding of food safety and quality management systems, including HACCP, ISO, FSSC 22000, and GFSI-recognised standards. Knowledge of UK and EU food legislation, supplier approval processes, and quality compliance requirements. Analytical, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills and experience in data analysis, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Offer

Hourly rate dependent on the level of experience. Temporary contract with a focus on quality assurance in the retail sector. Further benefits for the Quality Technologist If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best