Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd.
Quality Assurance Associate
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Hull, England | On-Site
Job ID 10599
Company Description
Our client, seeking a Quality Assurance Associate in Hull, England, is a leading global supplier of food ingredients. Working for this leading organization means being part of an innovative and dynamic company that is dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service.
With a commitment to sustainability, they offer employees the opportunity to work for a company that is making a positive impact on the environment.
Compensation
The role offers annual compensation of £31,740.80 for a full-time, permanent, in-person position. In addition to salary, the successful candidate will have access to a well-rounded employee offering that includes practical workplace conveniences, health and well-being support, lifestyle-related benefits, employee recognition opportunities, and company-sponsored initiatives that contribute to a positive site culture.
The Opportunity
This is a Quality Assurance role for someone who likes variety in their day.
- Checking incoming packaging or raw materials
- Reviewing production records, verifying CCPs, preparing micro samples, checking results, or following up on a taste panel
- Internal audits, glass and brittle material checks, supplier non-conformances, or investigations when something needs to be held, reviewed, or corrected
The real value in the role is helping the site make good decisions before small quality concerns become bigger problems.
You will be a visible QA presence across production, packing, and warehouse areas, helping people understand what good looks like and making sure food safety, hygiene, and product standards are protected throughout the process.
Position Description
As Quality Assurance Associate, you will support day-to-day quality and technical activity across the site.
- Checking incoming packaging and raw materials against required standards
- Monitoring product quality during production, packing, and warehouse activity
- Carrying out verification checks and helping ensure site records are completed correctly
- Reviewing production, packing, and QC paperwork for accuracy and completion
- Verifying CCPs and signing records once checks are complete
- Completing glass and brittle material checks and supporting internal audits
- Assisting with investigations into foreign bodies, held stock, quality issues, or related concerns
- Issuing internal and supplier non-conformances when needed
- Working with factory colleagues to improve quality awareness and reduce risk
- Helping maintain product legality, safety, hygiene, and quality standards across the site
- Noting when procedures are not being followed or may need to be updated
- Making sure laboratory equipment and chemicals are used properly and checks are completed
- Leading the daily taste panel when required and following up on any actions
- Preparing and sending micro samples
- Reviewing micro results and preparing certificates of analysis
- Supporting wider quality and technical tasks as required
- Following health and safety, HR, and environmental procedures
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Experience
This role would suit someone who has worked in food manufacturing, quality assurance, technical support, production quality, or a similar environment.
You do not need to be the loudest person in the room, but you do need to be observant, organised, and willing to speak up when something does not look right.
Useful experience includes…
- Food safety and QA procedures
- HACCP, CCP checks, and allergen controls
- Factory paperwork, quality records, and production documentation
- Internal audits or routine site checks
- Product quality checks in production, packing, or warehouse settings
- Micro samples, certificates of analysis, or lab-related QA tasks
- Non-conformances, investigations, held stock, or supplier quality issues
- Working directly with factory teams to maintain standards
Qualifications
The right person will bring a solid understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergen procedures, and quality expectations in a production environment.
As Quality Assurance Associate, you should be someone who…
- Notices details and follows through properly
- Can work to a high standard without needing constant supervision
- Communicates clearly with production and technical colleagues
- Keeps organised when there are several checks, samples, records, and follow-ups happening at once
- Understands why paperwork matters in food production
- Takes food safety seriously
- Is willing to keep learning and developing their technical knowledge
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This is a strong fit for someone who wants a practical QA role where they can be involved in the real operation, support good production habits, and help protect the quality of products customers rely on.
Additional Information
- Date Posted: October 8, 2026
- Job Type: On-Site, Permanent, Full-Time, Rotating Shift
- Industries: Food and Beverage
- Job Categories: Quality Assurance/Quality Control
- Manages Others: No
- Required Travel: No
- Relocation Assistance: No
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How to Apply
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About Stoakley-Stewart Consultants
Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting Firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top-notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result, we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs.
Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. We consider all qualified individuals for client introduction and employment opportunities without regard to characteristics protected by applicable human rights legislation.
Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If you require accommodation, please advise your Stoakley-Stewart recruitment consultant and we will work with you to meet your individual accessibility needs.
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