Quality Assurance Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food manufacturing company in Manchester is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to monitor and verify Food Safety standards and Quality Systems across production lines. Ideal candidates should have experience in QA/QC within Food Manufacturing and a strong understanding of Food Safety and HACCP principles. This role provides a good work-life balance with no overnight shifts and offers the opportunity to join a business that prioritizes investment in its staff.

Benefits

Good work-life balance

Continuous investment in staff

Qualifications

• Experience in QA / QC in Food Manufacturing or Production role.
• Understanding of HACCP principles.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify Food Safety standards and Quality Systems.
• Conduct inspections based on Quality & HACCP plans.
• Liaise with Production teams on Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Record and report non-conformances.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

Understanding of Food Safety

Food Hygiene knowledge

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job title: Quality Assurance Technician

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 (Inclusive of Shift Bonuses)

Location: Manchester

Do you have Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in a Food Manufacturing or Packaging business and want to join a secure, rapidly growing business in Manchester that works with major retailers and is receiving continuous investment?

Responsibilities

• As a QA Technician, you'll be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and verifying Food Safety standards, Quality Systems and overall Product Quality across several lines producing items such as microwave meals and fresh meats.
• Covering morning to afternoon shifts one week, afternoon to evening shifts the other week.
• Conducting inspections in line with Quality & HACCP plans.
• Monitoring and verifying traceability across the production process.
• Inspecting and testing finished products to ensure conformance to Quality standards.
• Liaising with Production teams to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Recording and reporting any non-conformances.

Ideal candidates will have

• Previous experience in QA / QC in Food Manufacturing, either as a Quality professional or gained through a Production role.
• Strong understanding of Food Safety, Food Hygiene and HACCP.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a secure and growing business that is continuously investing in its staff.
• Enjoy a good work-life balance with no overnight shifts.