Immediate Interview available Quality Assurance Technician : Food Production Location: Ramsgate Area Pay: Competitive : will disclose during initial call Permanent, Full time (Hours: 15:30 : 00:00 daily) We are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Technician to join a fast:paced and well:established food production site in the Thanet area. This role is ideal for candidates with previous experience in quality control, particularly food manufacturing or a transferable industry, looking for stable, long:term work in a growing environment. Shift Details * Working hours: 3:30 PM to 12:00 Midnight (15:30:00:00), Monday to Friday * Afternoon to midnight shift : suitable for those looking for later working hours * Own transport is essential due to the location and shift times, which are not accessible via public transport About the Role This position involves ensuring all goods and finished products meet defined quality standards. You will work alongside production and quality teams, supporting inspections, reporting issues, and maintaining compliance across the site. Key Responsibilities Inbound Goods: * Inspect incoming produce against quality specifications * Record findings accurately using manual and digital methods * Check transport conditions and report any non:compliance * Weigh, assess and check for defects, rejecting any substandard produce On:Site Quality Control: * Perform regular checks on finished products to ensure they meet customer specifications * Provide real:time feedback to production teams * Work closely with QA and Production Management to support quality improvement * Prepare documentation and support audit readiness Candidate Requirements * Previous experience in a QA, QC, or inspection role within food production or manufacturing * High attention to detail with a proactive and practical approach * Able to use tablets or computers to log data accurately * Good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team * Must have own reliable transport due to shift times and location Whats on Offer * Immediate start available * Up to 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays * Long:term ongoing work * Supportive and well:structured working environment * Great opportunity for those looking to build a career in quality assurance Apply today to join a growing production team as a QA Technician in Thanet. Interviews available this week : early applications are encouraged. Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.