Our client is a dynamic drinks innovator at the forefront of quality and excellence. They are looking for a Quality Analyst  to join their team in a state-of-the-art beverage laboratory.  The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in safeguarding premium product standards, driving continuous improvement, and supporting ambitious growth in the FMCG sector.

With a competitive salary this position offers senior professionals the chance to leverage their expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Role Overview

Deliver precise analytical excellence across the production lifecycle, from raw materials to finished beverages. You'll ensure compliance with rigorous quality benchmarks, perform cutting-edge lab analyses, and contribute to process innovations that elevate our market-leading products. Ideal for seasoned FMCG quality experts ready to make an impact in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological, physico-chemical, sensory evaluations, equipment calibration/verification, and analyses on raw/auxiliary materials, packaging, and finished products per the control plan, swiftly identifying and addressing deviations from quality standards.

• Accurately enter results into LIMS or equivalent systems (e.g., Visual Calibre), adhering to validated analytical methods for reliable data integrity.

• Issue product holds and Non-Conformity Reports for non-compliant results, collaborating with supervisors on corrective actions to minimise risks.

• Collect and log samples for internal/external labs, including approvals for new raw materials, recipes, process enhancements, and organoleptic reviews by the company panel.

• Lead yeast propagation at laboratory scale to produce flasks for industrial scale-up, executing all associated analyses with precision.

• Execute ad-hoc analyses beyond the control plan, participate in interlaboratory studies, and uphold exemplary lab cleanliness, organisation, and equipment maintenance.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years in quality control or analytical laboratory roles within the FMCG industry, ideally in beverages or food manufacturing.

• Strong proficiency in microbiological/physico-chemical analyses, equipment calibration/verification, and laboratory management systems like LIMS.

• In-depth knowledge of raw materials, packaging, and production processes in beverage/food sectors.

• Key behaviours: Meticulous attention to detail, collaborative teamwork, and high adaptability in a shifting production environment.

• Core competencies: Advanced analytical skills, data management, quality assurance, sampling techniques, sensory evaluation, and regulatory compliance?

Apply with your CV today or contact us for more information about this excellent opportunity in a leading drinks manufacturing business..