Quality Assurance Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Auditor in Grimsby to assist in the implementation of new products and ensure compliance with quality standards. You will conduct audits, perform temperature verification, and maintain documentation. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment, with strong attention to detail and communication skills. The position offers a full-time contract with various benefits, including a pension scheme and 28 days of holiday.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Unlimited refreshments

On-site parking

Referral Programme

Qualifications

• Confident and approachable with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Speed, accuracy, and attention to detail are crucial.
• Experience within a FMCG environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the effective implementation of new products or changes.
• Ensure compliance with BRC/MSC versions and Local Authority requirements.
• Conduct various audits including hygiene and GMP to maintain standards.
• Perform temperature verification and microbiological sample collection.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong written communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience in FMCG environment

Working knowledge of technical management systems

Job description

Quality Auditor

• Location: Grimsby
• Salary: £33,673 per annum / £14.39 per hour
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Shift Pattern: Sunday - Thursday, 10pm - 6am
• Hours: 40 hours per week

Day-to-Day of the Role

• Assist in the effective implementation of all new products or changes to existing lines, including control of product labelling and documentation through liaison with production.
• Ensure compliance with BRC/MSC versions, retailer COP's, and Local Authority requirements at the factory level.
• Assist in maintaining the Quality Management System in line with all recommended standards to ensure ongoing factory compliance.
• Conduct various audits including hygiene, GMP, glass and brittle plastic, fabrication, and more to maintain the highest standards.
• Perform tasks such as facility and product temperature verification, paperwork auditing, CCP verification, and microbiological sample collection.
• Support the Operations team in the Label Room as required and update KPI and shift reports, ensuring adherence to correct work instructions and codes of practice.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• Confident and approachable with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong written communication skills for clear and concise reporting.
• Experience within a FMCG environment is essential.
• Working knowledge of technical management systems.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday.
• Pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution).
• Life Insurance: 3 x annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Unlimited refreshments.
• On-site parking.
• Referral Programme.