Senior Quality Assurance Technician

  • The Sterling Choice
  • Dartford, London
  • Jul 31, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

A hands-on quality role for someone who wants more influence than simply checking paperwork.

You ll support the Technical Manager, lead the Production Quality Checker team and help move the site from a QC-led approach to a stronger QA culture.

The role
  • Manage the Production Quality Checker team.
  • Maintain and improve the site s Quality Management System.
  • Support compliance with BRC, ISO 9001, customer and regulatory standards.
  • Assist with HACCP, audits, complaints and non-conformances.
  • Identify training needs across the operation.
  • Support product assessments and NPD projects.
  • Deputise for the Technical Manager when required.

About you

You ll have quality or technical experience within food manufacturing, with a strong understanding of HACCP, BRC and factory QMS.

A Food Science degree, HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3 are required. Lead Auditor experience would be beneficial.

This is a good opportunity for someone ready to take greater ownership and help shape the site s quality culture.