Quality Assurance
Riverside Recruitment · Penrith, Cumbria
Quality Assurance at Riverside Recruitment, based in Penrith, Cumbria, paying ÂŁ35,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- ÂŁ35,000 per annum
- Location
- Penrith, Cumbria
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 16 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Quality Engineer
28% below the typical rate for quality engineer
Reference 112144692
About the role
📍 Penrith, Cumbria
🕒 Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
đź“… Alternate Sundays (fair rota system)
Riverside Recruitment are excited to be working with an award-winning food producer in Penrith to recruit a Quality Assurance Assistant.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage of its journey. Our client has built an outstanding reputation within the industry and is known for its excellent company culture, supportive team environment, and attractive employee benefits.
If you have previous QA experience within food manufacturing and are looking to join a business where your contribution is valued, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role:
As a Quality Assurance Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the site’s quality and food safety standards, ensuring products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Working as part of a friendly and experienced team, you'll play a key role in maintaining quality throughout the production process.
What We're Looking For:
- Previous Quality Assurance experience, ideally within a food manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- A proactive approach and commitment to maintaining high standards
- Understanding of food safety and quality procedures
- ÂŁ30,000 - ÂŁ35,000 per annum, DOE
- Join an award-winning and well-established food producer
- Excellent company culture and working environment
- Supportive management team and colleagues
- Genuine opportunities for development as the business continues to grow
- Attractive benefits package
- Stable Monday to Friday working pattern with a fair Sunday rota
If you're looking for your next challenge within Quality Assurance and want to be part of a successful, growing business, apply today through Riverside Recruitment.
Reference: 112144692 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 16 Aug 2026 · Listed via Riverside Recruitment
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