Quality Technologist

Salary: Competitive DOE
Location: Aylesford, Kent
Hours: 8:30 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Personal growth including training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Access to flexible pay with Aslan
• 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays

About our client

Our client is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. With over 40 years of experience in ingredient sourcing and distribution, they offer global inventories, market expertise, and leading positions in Vitamins, Amino Acids, Sweeteners, Preservatives, Proteins, and more. Their strategic stock centres span 35+ locations worldwide, ensuring a reliable supply chain for their customers.

What is a Quality Technologist?

You will be responsible for daily quality activities, including sampling, testing, reporting, and releasing finished products and raw materials. Additionally, you will carry out pre-requisite site controls such as allergen monitoring, environmental monitoring, temperature and humidity checks, and pest control. You will also support document control, internal auditing, and quality-related training.

What to Expect?

• Flag analytical failures (OOS results) to the operational team
• Coordinate concession, pre-shipment samples, and urgent orders with customer support
• Manage packaging specification approvals
• Participate in GMP and hygiene audits
• Conduct weekly environmental and allergen swabs in production
• Support validation activities (allergen, homogeneity, cleaning, shelf-life)
• Maintain temperature and humidity records
• Verify batch documents and labels before production
• Collate analysis results and positively release finished products
• Assist with induction training for new production and quality staff
• Issue customer Certificates of Analysis based on results
• Coordinate finished product and raw material sample analysis with internal and external labs
• Manage customer premix monitoring, testing, and reporting

Please note: Working hours may temporarily change to accommodate team absences or project work.

Does This Sound Like You?

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred
• Organised and methodical with strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident, assertive, and adaptable
• Able to work autonomously, take initiative, and investigate issues independently
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and resolve issues
• Self-starter who can prioritise tasks under tight deadlines
• A collaborative team player who shares knowledge and builds strong relationships
• IT proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Works well under pressure and adapts to shifting priorities

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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