QA TECHNICIAN (FOOD/DRINKS)

HR Services & Solutions; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Services & Solutions is seeking an experienced QA Technician in the United Kingdom to support site-wide food safety and quality management systems. The role focuses on laboratory work, CoA verification, and ensuring product compliance to specifications.

Based at the site, you will collate CoAs, conduct GMP audits, perform laboratory testing, and help maintain the company's Food Safety & Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA within food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP is a plus.
• Experience reading CoAs and supplier liaison.
• Laboratory testing and environmental monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Collate and verify CoAs with suppliers.
• Conduct GMP audits as scheduled.
• Perform spot-checks and hygiene checks on the production line.
• Maintain the Food Safety & Quality Management System and BRCGS compliance.
• Raise and investigate non-conformities, quarantining stock as needed.
• Undertake microbiological, chemical and organoleptic testing on finished products, raw materials and water samples.
• Conduct environmental monitoring (ATP, swabs, air plates).
• Prepare agar/media and dispose of laboratory waste using autoclave.
• Complete calibrations of factory and laboratory equipment and daily temperature verification checks.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMP

CoA verification

Laboratory testing

Food safety

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Role - QA TECHNICIAN c£33k - MATERNITY COVER (13 MONTH FTC)

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

• RAPIDLY GROWING ESTABLISHED BUSINESS
• EXCELLENT BENEFITS
• 6.00am - 2.00pm MONDAY - FRIDAY

Our client is a leader in their field and require an experienced QA Technician to provide technical support across the site with emphasis on laboratory work and site wide compliance to food safety and quality management systems. To be a visible presence within the Operations Team with a focus on ensuring our customers receive products that are fully compliant to the specifications provided.

Duties and Responsibiliies

• Collate and verify CoAs, liaising with suppliers where specification is not met.
• Conduct GMP (Good Manufacturing Practise) audits as per the schedule.
• Conduct spot-checks and hygiene checks on the production line.
• Support the maintenance of the company's Food Safety & Quality Management System and BRCGS Standard Compliance.
• Raise and investigate non-conformities, holding/quarantining stock where necessary.
• Support with investigation on customer complaints.
• Undertake general laboratory duties including microbiological, chemical & organoleptic testing on finished products, raw materials and water samples.
• Conduct environmental monitoring such as ATP, micro swabs and air plates.
• Prepare various types of agar/media and dispose of laboratory waste using autoclave.
• Completion of factory and laboratory equipment calibrations as required.
• Daily temperature verification checks on equipment.
• Reading and interpretation of micro plate results.