Food Quality & Safety Technician

Indigo Food Group Limited; Telford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigo Food Group Limited in Telford is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join the Technical team. You will help ensure our products meet quality, safety, and legal requirements in a fast-paced food production environment.

The role involves audits, records management, CCP/HACCP verification, tasting panels, and contributing to customer and internal audits. You will support allergen management and staff training while maintaining high hygiene and safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment or food production is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in records.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out GMP, fabrication, foreign body, glass and hard plastics audits.
• Complete detailed shift reports and maintain quality records.
• Monitor production processes including line weights and temperatures.
• Verify CCPs and HACCP requirements are followed.
• Conduct daily taste panels and quality assessments.
• Support internal and customer audits and site visits.
• Assist with investigations into customer complaints and corrective actions.
• Carry out product sampling, environmental swabbing, and testing activities.
• Support allergen management and verification processes.
• Assist with staff inductions and training on food safety and site procedures.
• Help maintain hygiene, housekeeping, health and safety standards.
• Provide cover for QA team during holidays/absences.
• Support wider Technical team with other duties as required.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Indigo Food Group Limited in Telford is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join the Technical team. You will help ensure our products meet quality, safety, and legal requirements in a fast-paced food production environment.

The role involves audits, records management, CCP/HACCP verification, tasting panels, and contributing to customer and internal audits. You will support allergen management and staff training while maintaining high hygiene and safety standards on site.