Qa Technician

D R Newitt & Associates; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chilled food manufacturer is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Bradford. You will ensure safety, quality, and compliance of products, conduct inspections, and support investigations. Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing and a strong understanding of BRC, HACCP, and food safety standards. This role offers competitive pay and great development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Ongoing training

Exposure to NPD and site-wide projects

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or QA environment.
• Understanding of BRC, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality, labelling, and temperature control.
• Carry out hygiene, ATP, gluten, and calibration checks.
• Support investigations, customer complaint follow-ups, and traceability testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive and adaptable

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Quality Assurance Technician to join a leading chilled food manufacturer known for its high standards, strong values, and supportive culture.

The Role

You'll play a key part in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of all products on site. Working closely with production teams, you'll carry out quality checks, maintain BRC and customer compliance, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

This is a hands‑on, varied role where no two days are the same — covering everything from inspections and traceability checks to new product launches.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality, labelling, and temperature control.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and in real time.
• Carry out hygiene, ATP, gluten, and calibration checks.
• Support investigations, customer complaint follow-ups, and traceability testing.
• Maintain supplier and product specifications.
• Assist NPD with product launches and technical documentation.

About You

• Experience in a food manufacturing or QA environment.
• Understanding of BRC, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a hands‑on approach.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate and great development opportunities.
• Ongoing training and regular performance reviews.
• Exposure to NPD, continuous improvement, and site‑wide projects.
• Supportive, team‑driven environment within a growing business.

If you're passionate about food quality and looking for a new challenge with a forward‑thinking manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.