QA Technician

Driver Hire Borders; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food quality assurance is seeking a QA Technician for their new QA Lab in Glemsford. You will ensure product quality by screening materials, following HACCP protocols, and conducting audits. This full-time position offers competitive salary and company benefits including pension and annual leave.

Benefits

Company pension (5% matched)

23 days annual leave, rising to 25

Free on-site parking

Free hot drinks

Yearly bonus

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Proficient in HACCP principles and practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Excellent attention to detail in conducting inspections.

Responsibilities

• Screen all incoming raw materials and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with food safety requirements.
• Continuously manage HACCP and alignment to standards.

Skills

HACCP principles

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Quality assurance methodologies

Communication skills

Job description

About the Role:

Job Title: QA Technician

Location: Glemsford

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Currently 2 shifts (14:00 - 22:00; 06:00 - 14:00; Monday - Friday, rotating weekly), moving to 3 shifts in 1-2 months (14:00 - 22:00; 06:00 - 14:00; 22:00 - 06:00; Monday - Friday, rotating weekly)

Salary: From £28,600, rising to £29,200 on the new shift pattern

Benefits: Company pension (5% employee contribution matched by 5% employer) , 23 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 2 years) plus bank holidays , free on-site parking , free hot drinks , yearly bonus , and a referral programme.

About:

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable QA Technician to join our recently established QA Lab as part of our ongoing growth. As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest level of product quality and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Screen all incoming raw materials and finished products manufactured on site.

• Ensure legislative food safety requirements and specific customer practices are adhered to.

• Continuously manage HACCP and alignment to BRC and customer requirements.

• Undertake internal audits relating to GMP and finished product requirements.

• Maintain traceability, hygiene, quality, and process records with validation of results, identification of trends, root cause analysis, and instigation of corrective actions.

Carry out sampling and investigations for microbiological, allergen, nutritional or customer requirements.

• Work closely with third-party certification bodies for sustainability, religious, and ethical obligations.

Requirements:

• Proficient in HACCP principles and practices.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends or patterns.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in conducting inspections and audits.

• Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and techniques.

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings and recommendations.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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