Laboratory QA Technician (FTC)

Schwarz Produktion GmbH & Co. KG; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Contributory Pension

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Schwarz Produktion GmbH & Co. KG in Derby, UK is seeking a Laboratory QA Technician on a fixed-term contract to support a 40-hour work week with days and nights shifts.

You will conduct process and product checks, label samples, record environmental and product temperatures, calibrate equipment, and ensure hygiene and IFS controls in the on-site laboratory. Strong English and HACCP knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Laboratory/quality FMCG experience preferred.
• Level 2 Food Safety & HACCP required.
• Proficient in English; able to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process and product checks at designated intervals while accurately labelling samples and utilising detection equipment to identify any potential contamination.
• Record environmental and product temperatures, alongside performing weight and quality control measurements and calibrating testing equipment.
• Execute general due diligence tasks, guiding the production team through any non-conformance issues and ensuring all corrective and preventive actions are fully documented.
• Manage product and line control according to the determined plan, including packaging control and conducting environmental and effluent analytics.
• Implement required IFS controls, maintain impeccable hygiene standards across all areas, and perform microbiological sampling and preparation in the on-site laboratory.
• Participate actively in the HACCP concept implementation, safely handling inline measurement equipment and initiating necessary measures during system faults.
• Undertake analytical activities including root cause analysis for deviating products and microbiological tests, reporting all results directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Skills

Lab QA FMCG experience

Level 2 Food Safety & HACCP

English communication

Tools

SAP QM

Job description

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We produce a wide range of high-quality mineral and spring waters and soft drinks. Thanks to our state-of-the-art production equipment, we can respond flexibly to retailer demand. We offer you a dynamic work environment with plenty of development opportunities.

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Laboratory QA Technician (FTC)

Job-ID: 19727 Working area: City: Derby, GB, DE65 5BT

WHAT YOU DO

• Conduct process and product checks at designated intervals while accurately labelling samples and utilising detection equipment to identify any potential contamination.
• Record environmental and product temperatures, alongside performing weight and quality control measurements and calibrating testing equipment.
• Execute general due diligence tasks, guiding the production team through any non-conformance issues and ensuring all corrective and preventive actions are fully documented.
• Manage product and line control according to the determined plan, including packaging control and conducting environmental and effluent analytics.
• Implement required IFS controls, maintain impeccable hygiene standards across all areas, and perform microbiological sampling and preparation in the on-site laboratory.
• Participate actively in the HACCP concept implementation, safely handling inline measurement equipment and initiating necessary measures during system faults.
• Undertake analytical activities including root cause analysis for deviating products and microbiological tests, reporting all results directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.

WHO YOU ARE

• Prior experience in a lab / quality FMCG role, alongside Level 2 Food Safety & HACCP, is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are essential, paired with the proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Outstanding organisational skills, a keen attention to detail, and a high degree of responsibility will ensure your success in this role.
• Flexibility and the willingness to work shift patterns are mandatory to support our continuous manufacturing environment.
• Basic working knowledge of Google Workspace is required to effectively manage daily tasks and reporting.
• Demonstrating a high level of service orientation, assertiveness, reliability, and initiative is crucial for working effectively with other departments.
• Additional knowledge of SAP QM will be considered a strong advantage for this position.

OUR OFFER

• 33 days annual leave per year inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Healthcare Cash Plan after qualifying period
• Life Assurance Cover of 3 times basic salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programs with access to savings & discounts
• 24/7 helpline and much more
• Contract type: Fixed-Term Contract
• Start Date: 1 October 2026
• End Date: 30 September 2027
• Working time: 40 hours per week on average // 12 - hours shifts // days and nights
• Basic hourly rate: £ 14.18 plus a 25% shift premium