Job title: Quality Assurance Specialist Location: Bedfordshire Hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–16:30 | Fri 08:00–16:00 Salary: £31,500 We’re working with a leading food manufacturer in the Bedfordshire area that’s looking to expand its Quality Team with the addition of a Quality Assurance Specialist. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a varied, hands-on QA role within a supportive and quality-driven environment. The Role: As QA Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards across multiple sites. You’ll support internal and external audits, manage testing schedules, lead investigations into non-conformances, and contribute to the wider food safety culture. Key Responsibilities: * Carry out product, environmental, allergen, and water testing; analyse results and escalate where needed * Prepare and present traceability exercises for external audits * Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with company policies and BRCGS standards * Collaborate across departments to drive improvements and deliver CAPAs * Deliver food safety and quality training across the site * Attend cross-functional meetings and support business-wide quality initiatives What You’ll Need: * Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field (or equivalent experience) * Previous QA/Technical ex...