Quality Assurance Technician – Mon-Fri Days - Up to £30,000 (DOE) + Growing Business + Progression Opportunities + Free Parking!

The Company

We are working with a market leading business operating within the food industry. Our client is a preferred supplier to many major retailers and operate within the fresh produce sector.

They are experiencing considerable growth and due to this are looking to add a Quality Assurance Technician to their team.

The Role

Reporting into the Technical Manager, The Quality Assurance Technician will be office based, whilst also taking samples from the shop floor. Working Monday Friday (8am-5pm with an hour lunch break) main duties include:

• Check and report on all attributes of product quality both pre-harvest and post-harvest (shelf life)
• Check and report on all attributes of product quality for the packing process and finished goods.
• Audit compliance with process checks (temp / PPM / gas / room) and report non-conformances.
• Complaint’s investigation, root cause identification and recommended corrective actions.
• Conducting and auditing compliance with standard operating procedures
• Assist other team members in developing and amending standard operating procedures.
• Assist in the training of standard operating procedures when required to do so.
• Conducting and reporting on GMP audits.
• Conduct glass and hard plastic audit.
• Conduct equipment calibration audits.
• Collect seed, product & water samples as required.
• Record seed intake details to ensure full traceability.
• Manage the control of paperwork and documentations.
• Can conduct technical element of new staff inductions.

What We Are Looking For

The Quality Assurance Technician must have experience within the food industry or similar and has a full understanding of BRC audit compliance.

Ideally you will have/be:

• Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3
• Level 2 HACCP Trained
• COSHH Trained
• BRC audit experience
• Ability to work in a team

What Is on Offer

The Quality Assurance Technician will receive a competitive salary of up to £30,000 per year. In addition, you will receive:

• Permanent position on a day shift
• 28 Days holiday (including the bank holidays)
• Pension
• Development opportunities – you’ll receive on-the-job training with opportunities to further your career