Quality Assurance Assistant

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Redditch; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Redditch is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to support food safety compliance and technical operations. The ideal candidate has experience in quality assurance within the food industry, proficiency in Microsoft tools, and a passion for maintaining high standards. This position offers a full-time role with a salary of £26,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience in a QA or Technical role within the food industry.
• HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety qualification at level 2 or higher are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Technical department by maintaining logs and trackers.
• Collaborate with NPD teams to implement new products into the document control system.
• Manage calibration of testing equipment within risk-assessed timescales.
• Execute improvement tasks to ensure compliance with auditing standards.
• Generate and present Technical KPI data visually for management assessment.

Skills

Experience in QA or Technical role

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Fluent in English

Education

Higher education qualification in Food Quality/Food Safety

Job description

Quality Assurance Assistant

• Location: Redditch
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £26,000 per annum

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to join our team, ensuring food safety and compliance systems are maintained and improved. This role is crucial for driving high compliance standards through system initiatives supported by the Food Safety and Compliance team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive member of the team, dedicated to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide support for the Technical department, including maintaining logs, trackers, and completing administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the New Product Development (NPD) process teams to ensure accurate implementation of new and amended products into the document control system and factory.
• Manage the calibration of testing equipment within risk-assessed timescales and handle external calibration requirements.
• Execute improvement tasks as directed by Technical Management to ensure compliance with third-party audit and customer code of practice standards.
• Generate and present Technical KPI data in a visual format, including trending to enable the site management team to assess food quality, safety, and legality.
• Prepare Export Compliance documentation daily according to scheduled requirements.
• Maintain and update document control for Technical systems and ensure Quality & Environmental Management System documents are current.
• Create and maintain work instructions/procedures within the technical department.
• Handle technical purchase order invoicing and provide support for the Technical Compliance Manager and Technologist in project work, validation, and routine schedules of work.
• Maintain and update factory technical compliance software and ensure effective document control for all change management.
• Participate actively in site traceability and internal audit teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum one-year experience in a QA or Technical role within the food industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Fluent in English.
• Higher education qualification in Food Quality/Food Safety is desirable.
• HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety qualification at level 2 or higher are advantageous.

To apply for the Quality Assurance Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.