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Quality Assurance Technician (8 week fixed term contract)
Puratos Fourayes —Sittingbourne
- £14.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Quality Assurance Technician (8 week fixed term contract)

Puratos Fourayes
Sittingbourne

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Job details

Graduate | Full-time
£14.06 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Annual leave
Canteen
Company events
Employee discount
Life insurance
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
SAP
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
Communication skills

Full job description

Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 11,000 employees in 87 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.4 billion euros. Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Puratos Fourayes, the UK’s number one processor and grower of fruit, we are looking for a:

Quality Assurance Technician (8 weeks Fixed Term Contract)

Sittingbourne UK

Your Mission

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the successful candidate will help ensure our products consistently meet customer and regulatory expectations. They will work alongside operations, hygiene, engineering and other internal teams, to support daily quality checks, identify issues, and help drive a proactive quality culture across the business. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem solving, and being at the heart of a fast-moving food manufacturing environment.

What you will do

Carry out routine quality assurance checks including sampling, swabbing, allergen tests, water sampling and raw material checks
Complete product assessments (pH, viscosity, TSS, organoleptic testing, etc.)
Maintain and manage the calibration and verification of site testing equipment
Complete positive release processes and issue Certificates of Analysis/Conformity
Conduct internal GMP and CCP audits
Support incoming fruit testing and maintain technical databases
Lead on non-conformance investigations with production, warehouse and operations teams
Assist with customer complaints, external audits and technical queries
Support training activities (e.g., hygiene, handwashing, CCP requirements)
Ensure all checks and documentation are completed accurately and in line with company procedures
Help to drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality standards
Support the technical manager and team as required

What we expect from you

The ideal candidate would have:

Experience in a food quality or technical role
Internal auditing qualification
Level 2/3 HACCP & Food Hygiene
Confident, proactive, with strong communication skills
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure
Good record-keeping skills
High attention to detail
Experience of SAP software would be beneficial, though not essential.

What you can expect from Puratos

£14.06 per hour.
Core hours will be 40 hours per week Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00.
Pro-Rata 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Access to 1000s of courses on LinkedIn learning.
Comprehensive training and support, with 5 training days planned for every worker in 2026.
Employee benefits platform.
A positive and inclusive work environment.

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respectful work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal

opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

If you'd like to know a bit more about what we do at Puratos Fourayes follow this link: https://www.puratos.co.uk/en/about-puratos/puratos-fourayes

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Pay: £14.06 per hour

Benefits:

Canteen
Company events
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Sittingbourne ME9 8BJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Will you require sponsorship to work in the UK?

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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