QA Technologist

Adecco; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a QA Technologist for a 3-month contract, responsible for implementing and maintaining quality systems and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. This role involves developing business systems, managing non-conformances, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing quality functions and strong knowledge of HACCP and BRC standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining QA standards in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven knowledge of HACCP and BRC compliance.
• Minimum 2 years in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business systems including HACCP and BRC standards.
• Ensure products meet safety and quality compliance before dispatch.
• Participate and coordinate customer and third-party audits.

Skills

Food Safety

HACCP

BRC Compliance

Quality Assurance Standards

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Multitasking

Education

HACCP Certification

Degree in Food Science

Job description

Job Title: QA Technologist

Days: Monday to Friday

Salary: 18 p/h

Contract: 3 month contract

Address: Bootle, L20

Position Summary

The QA Technologist is responsible for ensuring that all products and services meet customer and regulatory requirements through the implementation and maintenance of quality systems and procedures. This includes ensuring that products are appropriately tested prior to dispatch, while maintaining safety, environmental, food safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business systems including HACCP, vulnerability assessments, BRC, Kosher, Halal, and RSPO standards.
• Participate in customer and third-party audits, coordinate follow-up actions, and be capable of hosting audits when required.
• Ensure analytical methods are current and aligned with industry standards; train and standardise practices across technicians.
• Manage non-conformance's in in-process and finished products, follow up on incidents, and handle customer complaints effectively.
• Adhere to and improve quality procedures, conduct risk assessments, and perform safety inspections.
• Support continuous improvement of food safety and quality systems, including internal audits and plant inspections.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support operations through training, coaching, and development.
• Oversee supplier approval and ongoing monitoring.
• Perform additional duties as required, with training provided to ensure safe and effective task execution.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Experience in a manufacturing quality function with a focus on maintaining QA standards.
• Proven knowledge and experience in food safety, HACCP, and BRC compliance.
• Minimum of 2 year's experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience with product specifications, labelling, and artwork.
• Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and a desire to develop professionally.
• HACCP certification and other relevant professional qualifications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable:

• Degree in Food Science or a related biological discipline.
• Experience in internal auditing.

Adecco aim to respond to all applicants, however due to the large volume of applications we receive this may not always be possible. Should you not receive a response within five working days please accept this as notification that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

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