Senior Quality Technician

Butternut Box; Worksop; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company dedicated to enhancing the health and happiness of dogs is seeking a Quality Technician. This full-time role involves ensuring quality systems operate effectively, from raw materials to dispatched goods. Ideal candidates will possess strong QA experience and a passion for quality in food manufacturing. Join a close-knit team in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact product quality and customer satisfaction. If you love dogs and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday Entitlement

Learning Budgets

Private Medical Insurance

Discounts

Uniform

Pension

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Previous QA Lead experience is essential.
• Knowledge of HACCP in food manufacturing is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product testing on raw materials and finished goods.
• Monitor and analyze product quality, identifying improvements.

Skills

QA Lead Experience

HACCP Knowledge

Systems Management

Adaptability

Job description

Please Note: This is a Pipelining Opportunity

We are currently building a talent pipeline for future opportunities within our team. While we do not have an immediate vacancy for this position, we are proactively seeking interest from qualified candidates who would like to be considered when a role becomes available.

By submitting your application, you will be added to our talent pool and may be contacted as relevant openings arise.

The woof-tastic story about us

At Butternut, our mission is to deliver health and happiness to dogs and their humans all over the world. We need a hardworking team and a large kitchen. Rudie's Kitchen is where we cook our Butternut meals using only the finest human-quality ingredients, and where we package and box these meals for our customers across the UK and beyond. We are a close-knit team with a family feel, eager to welcome like-minded people to keep work fun and enjoyable.

We believe dogs deserve better, and we want to hear from you if you share this view.

A bit about the role

As a Quality Technician, reporting to the Technical Manager at Rudie's Kitchen, you will ensure that our quality systems and processes are operated effectively, maintaining product quality from raw materials to dispatched goods.

This role combines responsibilities between a standard Quality role and that of a Senior QA, offering a senior-level scope without line management duties, with an attractive salary of £38,834 per year.

Key responsibilities include:

• Educating the broader team to proactively manage processes and systems
• Conducting product testing on incoming raw materials and finished goods
• Monitoring and analyzing product quality, identifying improvements, and collaborating with other departments
• Completing scheduled QA tasks (GMP, calibrations, audits, sampling) timely and following up on actions
• Investigating non-conformance issues and implementing corrective actions
• Participating in process trials and supporting new product/process integration

Additional details

This is a full-time, permanent role with a rolling average of 41 hours per week on a shift rotation, including days, nights, and some weekends. Shifts are typically 7am-7pm for days and 7pm-7am for nights, with various rotation patterns.

• 4 on, 4 off (2 days, 2 nights)
• 5 on, 5 off (3 days, 2 nights)
• 5 on, 5 off (2 days, 3 nights)

Ideal candidates should:

• Loves dogs (naturally)
• Have previous QA Lead experience (essential)
• Be pragmatic, adaptable, resilient, and humble
• Possess proven QA, systems management, or HACCP experience in food manufacturing
• Understand production and packing processes
• Have knowledge of process capability and target setting
• Be eager for a challenge and to build from the ground up
• Enjoy the pace of FMCG manufacturing

Salary: Up to £38,834 per year.

Benefits include holiday entitlement, learning budgets, private medical insurance, discounts, uniform, pension, parental leave, and more. Our kitchen is located in Blyth, south of Doncaster, and candidates must be willing to commute.

We value diversity and inclusion, and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. You may complete your application in your native language, with translation provided if needed.

Application process

Please fill out the application form with your details, confirm your eligibility and availability for shift work, and answer the screening questions. We aim to respond within two weeks.