Details:
- Salary: £28,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Denny Lodge Business Park Ely Road Chittering Cambrid
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Quality Control Specialist
Location: Near Ely (own transport advised)
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm
Salary: £28,000–£30,000 + private health insurance
Join our client who is a growing flavourings manufacturer supplying products to the food and beverage industry. You’ll support the Quality team to ensure all products meet strict quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Our client is a small and friendly family run business who puts their people at the heart of their business.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out QC checks on raw materials and finished products
Conduct taste and smell evaluations
Operate lab and analytical equipment (training provided)
Maintain quality records and documentation
Support internal audits and BRCGS/GMP compliance
Report and help resolve quality issues
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Strong attention to detail
Good organisation and record‑keeping
Clear communication skills
Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office)
Able to work independently and in a small team
Desirable:
QC or food manufacturing experience
Knowledge of BRCGS, GMP, HACCP
Sensory or lab testing experience
Working Environment
Mix of lab, production, and office work
Regular tasting and smelling of flavourings
PPE required in production/lab areas
If you are interested in the role of Quality Control Specialist and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing.
If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.
Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity