Food QA Technician: Own Raw Materials Quality

Protein Works; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive staff discounts

Private healthcare

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Unique bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Access to PW product discounts

Staff socials and events

State of the art PW Campus

Job summary

Protein Works is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician at our PW Campus in Speke, Liverpool. You will own goods-in quality, sampling and testing, and help drive our data-led journey toward BRCGS certification.

You’ll work with suppliers, production and procurement to resolve issues and ensure products meet our high standards. This hands-on role rewards autonomy and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a QA/QC role in food manufacturing, FMCG or sports nutrition.
• Food safety and HACCP qualification with good hygiene and sampling practice.
• Organised and proficient with Excel; audit-ready records.

Responsibilities

• Own goods-in quality: sample, inspect and test raw materials, packaging and finished goods against spec.
• Build a rigorous, risk-based sampling routine to support our BRCGS certification.
• Verify COAs, run validation testing and manage non-conforming materials to disposition.
• Collaborate with suppliers, procurement and production to resolve quality issues and spot trends.
• Carry out internal audits (glass, GMP, traceability, QMS) and support investigations of non-conformances.
• Support finished product testing, environmental monitoring and supplier documentation for compliance.

Skills

QA experience

HACCP qualification

Organoleptic testing

Tools

Excel

Job description

Protein Works is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician at our PW Campus in Speke, Liverpool. You will own goods-in quality, sampling and testing, and help drive our data-led journey toward BRCGS certification.

You’ll work with suppliers, production and procurement to resolve issues and ensure products meet our high standards. This hands-on role rewards autonomy and clear communication.