Quality Assurance Manager – Food sector

  • Location:
    Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Salary:
    c£29,000 / per annum D.O.E 
  • Posted:
    3 weeks ago
  • Category:
    Engineering Jobs
  • Deadline:
    April 8, 2026

Express Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a growing, family-run business as they look to scale up the manufacturing side of their established food business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced shift leader with a food production background, looking to move away from 4-on-4-off shifts and into a Monday-Friday role with sociable hours.

The company has ambitious plans to penetrate new markets and it’s a really exciting time to get on board.

In return for your hard work, you can expect to receive a basic salary of up to c£29,000 D.O.E. alongside an excellent benefits package which includes a fully funded Level 3 HACCP certification (if required), 50% company discount, discount at some of the UK’s biggest retailers and significant opportunity for career progression in line with company growth.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Assign the production team to relevant workstations
  • Manage the production team where necessary
  • Ensure high quality and safety standards are upheld in line with relevant industry standards
  • Manage stock including recording temperature and batch numbers upon arrival
  • Fill in relevant paperwork to ensure company standards are maintained at all times
  • Support the Production Manager with ad-hoc duties where necessary

Skills & Experience

  • Strong background within fast-paced food production environment
  • Demonstrable knowledge of quality assurance and food hygiene standards
  • Shift leadership experience
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Computer literate
  • Level 2 or 3 HACCP certification preferred but not essential

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. 

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8am – 3pm

Salary: Up to c£29,000 per annum D.O.E 

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent  

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. 

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.