About the Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team in Birstwith near Harrogate, Yorkshire

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment

Key responsibilities

• Ensure raw material testing is completed in line with the sites schedule and results are monitored and trended
• Ensure samples of finished products and raw materials are retained to the sites and customers’ requirements
• Finished product testing to be completed as per company and customer requirements
• Working cross functionally to ensure the prompt release of all finished products and raw materials from SAP
• Control and management of retained samples
• Routine review and escalation where necessary of process control records

Qualifications and skills

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success

• Fluency of English language
• Numerical ability to record, interpret and analyze key process data
• Understanding of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems in both low/high care food manufacturing environments
• Food manufacturing experience will be an asset

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.

What's in it for you?

Opportunity for career development,matched pension scheme to up to 10% and access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.

One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life.

One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.

We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.



Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Get in touch today- we look forward to meeting you!