QA

The Business Connection; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the East Midlands is seeking a QA Technologist for night shifts on a 4 on 4 off schedule. This role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in food manufacturing, with a strong focus on quality assurance processes. The successful candidate will maintain production documentation, conduct compliance checks, and lead audits to ensure product safety and quality. Competitive salary of £33k PA along with various benefits, including healthcare and bonuses, are offered for the right applicant.

Benefits

Christmas shift bonus – £25 per qualifying shift

Bupa Healthcare Cashback Plan

Nest pension scheme – 5% employee / 3% employer

Death in service cover

Employee of the Quarter award – £500

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual pay review

Free onsite parking

Free food provided twice a day

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and confident decision-maker.
• Ability to work night shifts on a 4 on / 4 off schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all production paperwork is completed accurately.
• Maintain audit-ready site and product documentation.
• Carry out compliance checks on equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 HACCP & Food Safety qualification

Job description

QA (Nights 4 on 4 off)

Are you an experienced QA professional looking to join a well-established, growing food manufacturer? Our client is a market-leader with over 100 years of expertise, and due to continued success, they are expanding their QA team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in food production, a passion for high standards, and the confidence to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

QA Technologist Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all production paperwork is completed accurately and in real time
• Maintain audit-ready site and product documentation
• Carry out compliance checks on equipment (temperature probes, scales, fridges etc.)
• Conduct GMP, Glass & Hard Plastic and Fabrication audits across the site
• Complete PQE sessions to verify product safety, quality and customer requirements
• Lead sampling, swabbing and investigations into non-conformances
• Act as the CCP expert on-site, delivering training and validating understanding

QA Person's Specification

• Minimum 2 years' experience in food manufacturing
• Level 2 HACCP & Food Safety qualification
• Strong attention to detail and confident decision-maker
• Ability to work night shifts on a 4 on / 4 off schedule
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach

QA Benefits and hours of work

• Salary £33k PA (DOE)
• Optional overtime
• Christmas shift bonus – £25 per qualifying shift (up to 10 shifts)
• Bupa Healthcare Cashback Plan
• Nest pension scheme – 5% employee / 3% employer
• Death in service cover
• Employee of the Quarter award – £500, plus entry into a £10,000 annual prize
• Cycle to Work and Refer-a-Friend schemes
• Annual pay review and company family fun day
• Grocery Aid Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas gift and voucher
• Free onsite parking
• Free food provided twice a day

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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