Quality Assurance Inspector (FMCG)

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  • Location: Poole, Dorset
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £30000 - £40000 per annum
  • Published: 8 July 2026

Quality Assurance Inspector (FMCG)

Poole, England

£30,000 – £40,000 + Training + Progression + Pension + Benefits

Are you a Quality Assurance Inspector or similar coming from a background within the FMCG/Compliance/Manufacturing industry or a related field, with prior experience in a Quality role, looking to join a well-established, highly respected company with over 20 years of history behind them?

Do you want to become a key member in a team of highly skilled sector specialists, taking the Southwest by storm, recognised for their best-in-class service and premium quality workmanship in everything they do?

On offer for the successful Quality Assurance Inspector or similar is the unmissable opportunity to join a well-established, independent, family-owned business, with the ability to take your career to the next level with impressive training and development opportunities. Presenting itself is the opportunity to join a highly regarded company, recognised for their top-notch craft across the Southwest.

In this role, the successful Quality Assurance Inspector or similar will be responsible for the development and implementation of QA policies and procedures. In addition, you will also be responsible for conducting audits and inspections of both products and production processes, leading investigations for any product non-conformities and/or customer complaints. On top of this, you will be responsible for providing both training and guidance to staff on quality practices as well as regulatory requirements where applicable. Finally, you will be responsible for preparing detailed reports on quality metrics.

The ideal Quality Assurance Inspector or similar will have previous working experience in a Quality role or a related position. In addition, you will also come from background within the FMCG/Compliance/Manufacturing industry or a related field. On top of this, you will ideally have a strong knowledge of HACCP principles and implementation. Finally, you will have strong organisational, analytical, and communicational skills, with the confidence to work both as part of a team, and autonomously.

The Role:

  • Development and implementation of QA policies and procedures
  • Conducting audits and inspections of both products and production processes
  • Leading investigations for any product non-conformities and/or customer complaints

The Person:

  • Previous working experience in a Quality role or a related position
  • Have a background within the FMCG/Compliance/Manufacturing industry
  • Knowledge of HACCP principles

Reference: BBBH25842

Keywords: Quality, Control, Quality Control, Quality Controller, Production, Production Manager, Pharma, BRC, Compliance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Engineering Manufacturing, England

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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