QA Technician

LJ Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing business in Wigan is seeking a QA Technician. The role is pivotal in supporting quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess QA experience in the food sector, HACCP and Food Safety certifications, along with strong communication skills and a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Quality Assurance in food manufacturing.
• HACCP and Food Safety certifications required.
• Degree in Food Science or related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of quality assurance documentation.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and quality systems.
• Assist in managing customer complaints and conducting root cause analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

IT literate

Education

Degree in Food Science

Tools

Quality Assurance documentation

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Job Title: QA Technician
Location: On-site - Wigan, Greater Manchester
Shifts: Weekly rotating shifts (details below)
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum

An established food manufacturing business in the Wigan area is currently seeking a QA Technician to join their Quality Assurance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with QA experience in the food sector who is looking to develop their skills within a dynamic and compliant-driven environment.

This position plays a key role in supporting the QA Supervisor in maintaining high-quality standards across production, ensuring that all products meet customer specifications and comply with UK legislation and relevant food safety standards (including BRC and FSA requirements).

Key Responsibilities as a QA Technician:

• Maintain accurate records of quality assurance documentation across all departments
• Ensure full adherence to food safety and quality systems in line with BRC Global Food Standards
• Complete tasks assigned via the QA Matrix and ad-hoc QA-related duties within agreed timescales
• Assist in the management of customer complaints, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Monitor complaint trends and liaise with internal teams and suppliers to resolve recurring issues
• Support customer audits and site visits by preparing documentation and participating where required
• Drive continuous improvement in food safety, hygiene, waste reduction, and control of non-conforming products
• Foster strong working relationships with internal departments, suppliers, and customers

Skills & Attributes:

• High attention to detail with a methodical approach
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written - across all levels of the business
• Able to prioritise workload and remain calm under pressure
• Confident working independently as well as part of a team
• IT literate and comfortable using standard office systems
• Flexible in approach to both time and tasks

Requirements as a QA Technician:

• Prior experience in a Quality Assurance role within the food manufacturing industry is essential
• Ideally qualified to degree level in Food Science or a related discipline
• HACCP and Food Safety certifications are required

Interested?
If you're an experienced QA professional with a passion for food safety and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.