Quality Assurance Technician

Ess Employment; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to oversee food safety compliance and auditing processes. The ideal candidate will possess a food-related qualification and have strong communication skills. Responsibilities include conducting audits, monitoring production processes, and managing quality documentation. Benefits include an on-site gym and employee discounts. Transportation is essential for this role.

Benefits

Wellness Hut

Employee discount on ice cream

Marshfield Branded Merchandise

Free parking

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Experience with BRCGS and HACCP is required.
• Ability to conduct audits and manage quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of GMP/CCP and production records.
• Monitor label/coding processes and documentation.
• Manage sampling and oversee temperature compliance.
• Validate cleaning processes and write reports.
• Investigate customer complaints and support audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Food-related qualification or equivalent QA/Technical experience

Job description

ESS Employment Ltd are recruiting a Quality Assurance Technician to work for an established client in the Chippenham area.

Location & Contact

Chippenham area
Yate Office: 01454 310031
E: [e-mail]

Role Overview

• Audit GMP/CCP and production records; spot issues and drive CAPA to closure.
• Verify label//coding processes and documentation.
• Monitor and verify temperature compliance site wide.
• Run taste panels and manage sampling to the micro/allergen surveillance schedule.
• Validate cleaning effectiveness (micro/allergen) and write validation reports.
• Validate legal food-safety controls (e.g., metal detection).
• Investigate customer complaints (traceability, incident reporting).
• Support internal and 3rd‑party audits and help train colleagues on procedures.

Qualifications

• Food‑related qualification or equivalent QA/Technical experience.
• Exposure to BRCGS, HACCP, customer audits and quality systems.
• Calm communicator with sharp attention to detail and solid MS Office skills.

Benefits

• Wellness Hut
• Employee discount on ice cream
• Marshfield Branded Merchandise
• Free parking
• On‑site gym

Notes

Note – the vacancy will require the candidate to have their own transportation.

Application

In order to be considered for the role please email your CV at your earliest convenience to Sam Wilmot - [e-mail].