QA Technician

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Chorley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Technician based in Wigan. The role involves managing quality systems, adhering to food safety standards, and ensuring compliance with quality checks. Candidates should have proven experience in a QA environment, ideally with HACCP knowledge, and strong organizational skills are essential. This permanent position offers rotating shifts and a salary up to £27K.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Assurance environment.
• Skilled to plan and organise work efficiently.
• Able to work effectively as either part of a team or individually.

Responsibilities

• Manage and document quality paperwork from all departments.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and quality systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis for customer complaints.

Skills

Experience in Quality Assurance

HACCP knowledge

Planning and organizing skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Role: QA Technician

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Wigan

Shifts: Rotating Shifts - on a weekly basis

Shift 1: 6.00 - 2.30 Mon - Thursday; 6.00 - 1.30 Friday

Shift 2: 8.00 - 4.30 Monday - Thursday; 7.30 - 3.00 Friday

Shift 3: 11.30 - 10.00 Monday - Wednesday; 11.30 - 9.00 Thursday

Salary: Up to 27K

Hawk3 Talent solutions recruiting a Quality Assurance Technician to support the QA Supervisor for one of their clients based in Wigan. We are seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Technician to join their team and contribute to their commitment to quality assurance.

This key role involves ensuring that all products and services adhere to agreed specifications and quality standards, while maintaining compliance with legal requirements set by the FSA.

The Quality Assurance Technician will be responsible for:

• Maintaining accurate records of all quality paperwork from various departments.
• Ensuring that quality and food safety systems are fully documented and compliant with BRC Global Food standards.
• Completing assigned tasks within designated timelines.
• Assisting with customer complaints by identifying root causes and determining corrective actions while monitoring complaint trends.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Preparing for customer visits and site technical audits as necessary.
• Contributing to departmental business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and document quality paperwork from all departments.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and quality systems.
• Complete tasks outlined in the QA Matrix in a timely manner.
• Conduct root cause analysis and determine corrective actions for customer complaints.
• Build positive relationships with customers and external contacts.
• Facilitate customer visits and audits effectively.
• Support efforts to improve product quality, food safety standards, and reduce waste.

Experience:

• Proven experience in a Quality Assurance environment.
• Ideally, with experience in HACCP and Food Safety.
• Skilled to plan and organise work efficiently and effectively.
• Proficient to operate under pressure and to short deadlines.
• Able to work effectively as either part of a team or as an individual.

Closing date: 28th September 2025

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

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