QA Technician

Hain Daniels Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking food company as a QA Technician, where you'll ensure compliance with food safety standards and quality audits. This role involves conducting thorough investigations and analyses to uphold product integrity and safety. You'll collaborate with various departments to implement corrective actions and support a culture of quality and safety. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on health and wellness through better food products. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about quality assurance, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Option to purchase additional leave

Flexible working options

Pension

Medical benefits

Access to discounts from various suppliers

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of quality auditing experience within the food industry.
• Understanding of Food Safety and HACCP principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HACCP compliance audits and root cause analysis of non-conforming results.
• Verify cleaning through the Hygiene Management System and conduct hygiene audits.

Skills

HACCP Compliance

Quality Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

Attention to Detail

Food Safety Principles

Education

Level 3 Food Safety Training

Tools

Hygiene Management System

Calibration Equipment

Metal Detection Equipment

Job description

Hain Daniels is currently recruiting for a QA Technician at our Grimsby site. In Grimsby, we manufacture fresh soups for our New Covent Garden brand and for private label.

Key Responsibilities / Accountability of the Role:

1. HACCP compliance auditing and measurement of critical control points. Investigation and root cause analysis of non-conforming results.
2. Calibration of weighing and temperature measurement equipment. Troubleshoot and investigate deviations from specified targets.
3. Verification of cleaning through the Hygiene Management System, including swabbing, titration, and rinse water testing.
4. Sample collection for external analysis, microbiological, chemical, and others as required. Investigation and root cause analysis of non-conforming results.
5. Carry out hygiene audits according to schedule. Discuss results with other departments and arrange corrective actions. Conduct glass, foreign bodies, and fabrication audits, and communicate action points with relevant departments. Report to and work with the Shift Manager or Hygiene Supervisor on hygiene and housekeeping issues.
6. Customer complaint investigations - root cause analysis to reduce complaints and implement preventative actions.
7. Maintenance and update of site quality management system documentation.
8. Raising non-conformance investigation reports with key information for departments to conduct root cause analysis.
9. Foreign body reports and investigations. Lead investigations, determine root cause, and implement corrective and preventative actions where needed.
10. Complete hygiene validations as scheduled.
11. Support project work as required by the Quality or Technical Manager, and report findings to relevant personnel.
12. Assess work in progress and finished products against relevant specifications, conducting physical, chemical, and organoleptic assessments as appropriate. Investigate and analyze non-conforming results.
13. Support raw material assessments and liaise with suppliers as applicable.
14. Calibrate and troubleshoot metal detection equipment.
15. Provide technical support and coaching to the operations team to promote site standards and food safety culture.

What you will need for the Role:

1. Level 3 food safety and HACCP training preferred.
2. At least 2 years of quality auditing experience within food.
3. Ability to work independently and manage scheduled tasks.
4. Self-motivated with the ability to identify improvement areas and act on them.
5. Understanding of Food Safety and HACCP principles.
6. Attention to detail is essential.
7. Availability for production scheduling and holiday cover, including weekend work during peak periods.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary / rate of pay
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays or 187.5 hours & 60 Bank Holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave
• A day off to support charity partners
• Flexible working options
• Pension
• Medical benefits
• Access to discounts from various suppliers and retailers via our HUB

About The Hain Celestial Group

Hain Celestial is a leading health and wellness company dedicated to inspiring healthier living through better-for-you brands. With a portfolio that includes popular brands like Garden Veggie snacks, Terra chips, and Ella’s Kitchen, we operate in over 75 countries. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., our mission is to deliver nutrition and well-being that benefits today and tomorrow.

Hain Daniels Group

In the UK, Hain Daniels is a prominent food company creating natural food and drink products, including household brands like Hartley's, Sun-Pat, and Yorkshire Provender. We employ around 1,200 people across various roles, committed to talent development and success.

Our Values

• Own It – Empowered and accountable for improving results and impact.
• Win Together – Collaborate to grow and succeed.
• Foster Inclusion – Create an environment of respect and value for everyone.
• Be Curious – Explore ideas with a growth mindset.

Our Purpose

To inspire healthier living for people, communities, and the planet through better-for-you brands.

Our Mission

To build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable by empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our values.

If you need reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you appropriately.

If Hain Daniels sounds like the company you'd like to contribute your energy and enthusiasm to, we look forward to hearing from you!