Quality Assurance Technician

Overview

Duties

• Carry out tests on incoming raw materials, using laboratory facilities where necessary, and report on those failing to conform to specification.
• Examine incoming raw materials and bought in goods for infestation or physical damage.
• Maintain records of all test results in computerised and written formats.
• Prepare samples for microbiological and chemical analysis using aseptic techniques where required.
• Carry out line and paperwork checks to confirm production standards are maintained.
• Ensure retained samples are taken, stored appropriately and tested as required through life and at the end of life.
• Carry out tests on finished goods and maintain appropriate records.
• Conduct daily GMP, Hygiene, Glass & Internal Audits, liaising with Production Line Leaders and Team Leaders to ensure issues are flagged and being addressed.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Previous experience and/or knowledge of food safety standards such as BRC, customer audits and HACCP.
• Experience in a similar role within a food manufacture environment and/or educated to degree level in a food science related discipline.
• Highly self-motivated individual with a hands-on approach and can-do attitude.
• Solid communication skills both written and verbally.
• Meticulous approach to work; well organised and with a keen eye for detail.
• Computer literate, experience using Microsoft Word and Excel is essential.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay: £26,919.00-£28,810.00 per year.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free parking.
• Life insurance.
• On-site parking.
• Referral programme.

Work Location

• Work Location: In person.