Quality Assurance Officer

Position: Quality Assurance OfficerReports to: Quality Manager Location: Chessington, Surrey Salary: Up to 30,000 per year (dependent on experience) Shift Pattern: 4-on, 4-off (Day shifts) Hours: 07:00 - 19:00About the Role We''re looking for a proactive Quality Assurance Officer to help maintain and improve technical quality and food safety standards across site. This role is key to ensuring compliance with customer requirements and industry regulations while supporting operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor and verify adherence to technical and food safety standards across the site.Ensure compliance with customer specifications and requirements through regular checks and proactive measures.Promote technical compliance by coaching and supporting operational teams.Communicate technical requirements clearly across departments to ensure consistent implementation.Carry out GMP audits to maintain Good Manufacturing Practices.Complete and investigate glass/hard plastic breakage reports.Perform scheduled calibration checks (daily, monthly, annually).Deliver environmental, personnel, and product monitoring programs, including sample collection.Verify cleaning standards and ensure operatives meet hygiene requirements.Collect samples for taste panels and end-of-life testing.Record and analyse results, identifying trends for continuous improvement.Conduct annual HACCP validations and scheduled traceability exercises, including mock recalls.Perform start-up checks and ..... full job details .....