QA Technician — Food Safety & Lab Compliance (13-month FTC)

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

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.