Quality Assurance Technician

Orion Electrotech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety firm in London is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician. This role involves leading food handler training and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in food manufacturing, HACCP knowledge, and strong communication skills. Join a team that values precision and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or technical compliance.
• Solid understanding of HACCP, CCPs, and food safety legislation.
• Organised, tech-savvy, and confident in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging food handler inductions and refresher training sessions.
• Conduct internal audits, validations, and verifications.
• Manage HACCP, CCPs, allergen controls, and process flows.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing

Understanding of HACCP

Technical compliance

Communication skills

Training abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Wimbledon, London

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum

Shift: Monday to Friday Flexible Start

Are you passionate about food safety and quality? Ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're on the lookout for a Quality Assurance Technician who's proactive, detail-driven, and eager to champion excellence across our site.

This is your chance to be at the heart of our operations—ensuring every product meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. If you thrive in a hands-on role and love turning technical know-how into real-world results, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead engaging food handler inductions and refresher training sessions.
• Welcome new starters with site tours, locker setups, and H&S training.
• Keep our Quality Manual and Factory Procedures sharp and audit-ready.
• Own and update technical documentation using digital systems.
• Manage HACCP, CCPs, allergen controls, and process flows.
• Conduct internal audits, validations, and verifications.
• Stay ahead of legislative changes and update company policies.
• Ensure traceability systems are watertight and records are complete.
• Create and manage product labels for NPD and recipe changes.
• Run weekly calibration checks and coordinate annual submissions.
• Lead monthly audits for glass, hard plastic, and pest control.
• Drive GMP audits and corrective action tracking.
• Maintain supplier documentation and oversee annual reviews.
• Manage cleaning schedules and chemical orders (Holchem).
• Deliver COSHH and manual handling training.
• Support CIC's training for machinery.
• Conduct monthly H&S and task risk assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering on equipment risk assessments.
• Monitor daily paperwork and ensure compliance logs are complete.
• Manage visitor/contractor documentation and raw material records.
• Keep site standards high and continuously improve them.
• Run monthly sensory evaluations and report findings.
• Maintain finished product specs and support NPD updates.
• Investigate customer complaints and complete supplier NCRs.
• Handle customer portal requests for technical documentation.
• Support staff training in HACCP, allergens, hygiene, and equipment use.
• Submit and verify environmental and product microbiological testing.
• Compile monthly technical reports and use Nutricalc for nutritional data.
• Assist in packaging and goods-in areas during staff shortages.

Who We're Looking For:

• Experience in food manufacturing or technical compliance.
• Solid understanding of HACCP, CCPs, and food safety legislation.
• Organised, tech-savvy, and confident in documentation.
• A natural communicator and trainer.
• Thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and technical systems.

Ready to Elevate Food Safety with Us? Apply now and be part of a team that values precision, innovation, and continuous improvement.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.