QA Technician

Recruitment Solutions Wales; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Company pension

Discounted or free food

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Wales is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to manage responsibilities related to quality management and production processes. The ideal candidate will have a background in quality assurance, excellent problem-solving skills, and secondary education. This role will involve close collaboration with internal teams and direct communication. Benefits include on-site parking, a company pension, and food discounts. To apply, please send your CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic mathematical functions.
• Documented previous work experience.
• Ability to prioritize time and workload.

Responsibilities

• Assisting line cleaning processes and collecting data.
• Reviewing data related to the production process.
• Assisting in training employees in procedures and quality instructions.
• Conducting laboratory work including baking and reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Practical problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Principles

Understanding of manufacturing process

Education

Secondary Level education (GCSE or equivalent)

Tools

Laboratory equipment (e.g., farinograph)

Job description

The Quality Assurance Technician will have and demonstrate a willingness to take responsibility for the decisions made, basic competencies in the area of quality management and develop the ability to analyse root causes and take corrective actions. They will be responsible for assisting in the implementation and improvement of procedures related to measurements, physical and chemical assessments and the coordination of related tasks.

The position requires close cooperation with internal groups/working groups using direct and written communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting line cleaning processes and collecting data (microbiological tests)
• Collection and review of current data related to the production process, including the results of sensory assessments
• Assisting in the training of employees in procedures and quality instructions.
• Laboratory work (baking, cutting, reporting, analysing and cleaning)
• Coordination of positive release process and sensory panels.
• Assistance in conducting production tests (measurements, sample storage, sensory assessment results, data, reports, SPC, capability study)
• Participation in hold process for affected product.
• Calibrate equipment to understand and document the most cost-effective ways to use the quality tools (farinograph, moisture analyzer, c-cell, temperature probes, fridges etc.) necessary for inspections
• The work requires the ability to recognise colours.
• Work involves the risk of contact with potential allergens.

Skills and Experiences

• Secondary Level education (GCSE level or equivalent)
• Knowledge of MS office system (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of basic mathematical functions
• Practical problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Principles, food safety and cleaning processes.
• Documented previous work experience
• Understand the manufacturing process.
• Be able to prioritise their time and workload.
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule

• 12 hour shift 6am to 6pm
• Mon to Thurs

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Recruitment Solutions Workforce Limited offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail]