QA Technician - food manufacturing

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Wigan is seeking a QA Technician to ensure product quality and compliance with standards. The role involves collaboration with departments, maintaining records, and managing customer complaints. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Training

Employee referral program

Wellbeing initiatives

Onsite mental health first aiders

Employee assistance program

Onsite parking

Sickness pay

Seasonal flu vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Assurance environment.
• HACCP and Food Safety qualifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of quality paperwork.
• Operate quality and food safety systems.
• Assist with customer complaints and technical audits.

Skills

Communication

PC Literacy

Education

Degree in Food Science

Job description

Job Description

QA Technician

£25,000 - £27,000
Wigan, Greater Manchester
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 8899

This role is working for a successful BRC AA Graded food manufacturer. The company produces high-quality food products and provides exceptional service, enabling their food manufacturing customers to innovate and increase productivity without compromising on quality.

About the QA Technician role

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the QA Supervisor and other departments to ensure the products and services meet agreed specifications, timelines, and the highest technical and quality standards. Your commitment will help maintain full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while delivering excellence.

Key tasks

1. Maintain accurate records of all quality paperwork received and/or returned from other Departments, ensuring tasks (QA Matrix) and other activities are completed within designated timescales.
2. Operate all quality and food safety systems throughout all departments, ensuring full documentation and compliance with the BRC Global Food Standard and legislation.
3. Assist with customer complaints by identifying root causes, determining corrective actions, and ensuring complaints are closed out as per company procedures.
4. Develop and maintain excellent relationships with customers, external contacts, and colleagues. Assist in customer visits and site technical audits as necessary.

About You

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a Quality Assurance environment, ideally with a degree in Food Science. HACCP and Food Safety qualifications are essential. You should be PC literate and an excellent communicator at all levels, both written and verbal.

Additional details

The QA Technician role (ref: 8899) offers a salary of £25,000 - £27,000 depending on experience. The package includes 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, training, employee referral program, wellbeing initiatives, onsite mental health first aiders, employee assistance program, onsite parking, sickness pay, and seasonal flu vouchers.

The site is located in Wigan, Greater Manchester, accessible from Manchester, Bolton, Warrington, Preston, Ormskirk, St Helens, Chorley, Bury, and surrounding areas of Lancashire and Merseyside.

Working hours

Rotating shifts on a three-week schedule:

• Week 1: Monday – Thursday 06:00–14:30 & Friday 06:00-13:30
• Week 2: Monday – Thursday 08:00-16:30 & Friday 07:30 – 15:00
• Week 3: Monday – Wednesday 11:30-22:00 & Thursday 11:30-21:00

Alternate job titles

Quality Assurance Technician | QA Auditor | Quality Assurance Auditor | QA Technologist | Quality Auditor | Quality Assistant | QA Assistant | Quality Assurance Technician | QC Technician | Quality Controller