As a QA Technician at Holland & Barrett's Burton Manufacturing site, you'll ensure every product meets our high standards for safety, quality, and compliance. You'll perform audits, inspections, and investigations-identifying non-conformances, managing testing schedules, and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with the QA Team Leader, you'll protect product integrity and support a leading health and wellness brand committed to innovation, sustainability, and employee growth. This full-time, permanent, shift-based role offers hands-on experience with food safety protocols and the chance to make a real impact on customer trust.,

• Conduct foreign body audits and report findings to operations and engineering teams
• Lead complaint investigations using live factory traceability to identify root causes
• Calibrate and verify equipment (scales, probes, metal weights) for accurate measurements
• Perform product quality checks, including weight verification and label/version control
• Oversee positive release of raw materials and finished goods
• Conduct GMP and hygiene audits (environmental swabbing, allergen/speciation testing)
• Manage supplier non-conformance reports (NCRs) and track corrective actions
• Audit production records and hygiene documentation for completeness and compliance
  
  Experience in QA within food manufacturing or a regulated environment, with knowledge of BRC, HACCP Level 2+, and auditing
• Proficiency in calibration, equipment verification, and lab testing schedules using a QMS
• Proven ability to investigate complaints, perform traceability checks, and manage NCRs
• Excellent attention to detail and structured approach to documentation and reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive corrective actions
• Effective communicator who collaborates across departments and with suppliers
• Self-motivated and adaptable to shift-based schedules
• HACCP Level 2 or higher and Food Safety Level 3 (or willingness to obtain)
  
  Our Benefits for this role include, but not limited to:
• H&B Employee Discount - 25%
• Pension company contribution
• Exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers
• And many more!