Night-Shift Quality Assurance Technician – Food

Whitworths Ltd; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitworths Ltd in Irthlingborough is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Factory Technical team on a night shift (Sunday–Thursday, 22:45–07:15). You’ll monitor product quality on the factory floor and verify that manufacturing meets Whitworths food safety standards.

You will carry out internal audits, review packaging and specifications, support corrective actions, assist with new product launches, and help manage allergens, traceability, and non-conforming products while

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or technical environments (food manufacturing preferred).
• Strong IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication and ability to build relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality on the factory floor and verify adherence to Whitworths standards.
• Carry out internal audits of production and quality management systems.
• Review packaging/specifications and ensure line checks meet requirements.
• Identify root causes, support corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Support new product launches and allergen management in manufacturing areas.
• Assist with traceability, non-conforming products and external audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Whitworths Ltd in Irthlingborough is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Factory Technical team on a night shift (Sunday–Thursday, 22:45–07:15). You’ll monitor product quality on the factory floor and verify that manufacturing meets Whitworths food safety standards.

You will carry out internal audits, review packaging and specifications, support corrective actions, assist with new product launches, and help manage allergens, traceability, and non-conforming products while