FMCG Quality Assurance Technician - Shift Pattern

Diageo Americas; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift patterns

Rewards and Benefits package

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Runcorn for a fixed-term 8-month contract. The role requires QA experience in a fast-paced FMCG setting, with responsibility for QC analysis, instrumentation maintenance, and adherence to quality standards.

You will work a 42-hour week on a continental day/night shift, with two weekend shifts per month, and participate in calibration, audits, and data input into SAP/Harford. This site focuses on packaging operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Appropriate science qualification to a minimum HNC standard.
• Strong analytical techniques.
• Understanding of information systems, ideally SAP.
• Basic understanding of instrumentation: laboratory and on-line inspection.
• Quality systems / HACCP / Food safety / ISO9001.
• Knowledge of statistical process control.
• Thorough and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Routine calibration of instrumentation and random cleaning and maintenance carried out as required.
• Accurate results of 'sophisticated' analysis input into SAP and Harford on a timely basis.
• Stocks of laboratory chemicals and disposable/consumables, maintained.
• New methods set up and effective implementation ensured .
• Routine Process Control audits conducted to confirm compliance to QC plans.
• Information and records made available to support Problem Solving. Actively participate.
• Appropriate responses made to out of spec results for Components and Packaged Beer.
• Faults and fault trends recognised at team meetings and solutions identified
• Completion of quality audits

Skills

Science qualification

Analytical skills

SAP familiarity

Instrumentation basics

Quality systems

Statistics knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Science qualification (HNC or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Diageo is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Runcorn for a fixed-term 8-month contract. The role requires QA experience in a fast-paced FMCG setting, with responsibility for QC analysis, instrumentation maintenance, and adherence to quality standards.

You will work a 42-hour week on a continental day/night shift, with two weekend shifts per month, and participate in calibration, audits, and data input into SAP/Harford. This site focuses on packaging operations and continuous improvement.