Goods In Technician

Proman; Branston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing food manufacturer based in Burton-on-Trent is seeking a proactive Goods In Technician. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards, conducting audits, and supporting the quality assurance process. Candidates should have Food Safety Level 2 or equivalent, along with experience in a food manufacturing environment. This position offers a temp-to-perm contract with rotating shifts and strong opportunities for progression and training.

Benefits

Excellent Training

Progression opportunities

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety standards.
• Carry out internal audits across the site.
• Perform checks on raw materials and finished products.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Food Safety Level 2 or above

HACCP Level 2 (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Goods In Technician – Food Manufacturing | Burton-on-Trent

Temp to Perm | Rotating Shifts | Excellent Training & Progression

We're recruiting a proactive and detail-driven Goods In Technician to join a busy food manufacturing site in Burton-on-Trent. This is a temp to perm opportunity offering long-term stability, structured training, and the chance to play a key role in maintaining food safety and quality standards across the site.

Shift Pattern

Rotating weekly shifts:

• 06:00 – 14:00
• 14:00 – 22:00

One week on each shift. Flexibility required.

Pay Rates

Starting rates (pre-training):

• Basic: £12.55 per hour
• Overtime (over 40 hours): £15.69 per hour
• Sunday OT (over 40 hours): £18.83 per hour

Post-training increased rates:

• Basic: £13.15 per hour
• Overtime (over 40 hours): £16.44 per hour
• Sunday OT (over 40 hours): £19.73 per hour

Primary Purpose of the Role

To ensure full compliance with HACCP, Quality Management Systems, GMP, food safety, hygiene standards, and traceability within the Goods In and Warehouse areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out internal audits including BRCGS, GMP, and Glass & Hard Plastic audits across the site
• Perform temperature checks on warehouse chillers, report deviations, and support retesting
• Check printed packaging for accuracy and escape samples to the Quality Systems team when required
• Manage raw material intake and ensure compliance with specifications
• Sample and collate raw materials and finished products for laboratory analysis using aseptic techniques
• Support investigations into microbiological and nutritional issues, including data collection and tracking
• Promote a safe working environment by raising near‑miss reports and supporting HSE standards
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to embed a strong QA culture
• Support BRCGS certification and ongoing maintenance activities
• Contribute to HACCP compliance across all relevant processes
• Provide information and photographic evidence to support supplier complaints
• Physically place out‑of‑spec raw materials or finished goods on hold, update logs, and communicate with relevant departments
• Make decisions relating to product safety, quality, and integrity within remit, escalating when necessary
• Maintain product sample retention cages and ensure correct disposal of out‑of‑date samples

Scope of the Role

Daily quality assurance and food safety tasks across a complex site with five food processing areas.

Project work as delegated by the QA Supervisor or senior technical management.

Person Specification

Essential

• Food Safety Level 2 or above
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and able to learn new systems
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive can‑do attitude
• Ability to plan and prioritise daily tasks effectivelyStrong written and verbal communication skills across all levels

Key Competencies

• Self‑motivation
• Clear communication
• Flexibility to meet business needs

Key Values

• Teamwork
• Ownership and accountability
• Commitment to technical and quality excellence

Desirable

• HACCP Level 2 with basic microbiology understanding
• Experience in high‑care or chilled food manufacturing

Apply Today

If you're ready to take on a key role supporting food safety and quality in a fast‑paced environment, click Apply and join the team in Burton-on-Trent.

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!