Food Graduate

Job description

Are you a Food Science Graduate seeking a starter within Food Manufacturing? If yes the below role may be for you

Junior QA Assistant / Quality Assistant

Full Time | Permanent | Day-Based (37.5 hrs)

Ditcheat, Somerset (near Shepton Mallet & Wincanton)

£27,000 - 33,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits | 30 Days Holiday (incl. BHs)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior QA Assistant / Quality Assistant to join the Technical Department of a growing, award-winning, family-owned food manufacturer. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will support all aspects of the Technical function, playing an active role in developing food technology expertise while strengthening food safety and quality standards across the business. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a progressive food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with legal, industry, and customer standards

Review and maintain daily quality records

Conduct internal and hygiene audits and follow up on corrective actions

Assist with customer complaints, micro investigations, and non-conformances

Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

Intermediate Food Safety in Manufacturing (desirable)

Internal Audit training (desirable)

Experience within cheese, dairy, or food manufacturing preferred

Strong communication, organisation, and IT skills

Keen to develop within a technical/quality role

Ideal candidates may have previously been a: Food Graduate, Technical Assistant, QA / QC Assistant or Quality Assistant and the role is commutable from Shepton mallet, Yeovil, Wells, Wincanton, Bruton, Evercreech, Radstock, Frome, Paulton, Trowbridge

If you are looking to build your career in food quality within a supportive and developing business, we would love to hear from you

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ditcheat

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English