Quality Assurance Technician

Cranswick PLC; Hull and East Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranswick PLC in Hull invites applications for a QA Technician to join our busy Technical Team. You will help safeguard food safety, quality and legality across our sausage manufacturing processes, working on a 4-on 4-off shift from 06:00 to 18:00.

The role requires a good understanding of quality assurance and GMP, strong attention to detail and clear communication with a diverse workforce. Prior food industry experience is preferred, and you will contribute to maintaining high site standards.

Qualifications

• Understanding of quality assurance and technical standards.
• Excellent communication skills with a diverse workforce.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Organised and efficient.
• Able to work on your own and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Audit and monitor all stages of the manufacturing process.
• Audit and ensure good manufacturing practice across the site.
• Monitor the quality of products.
• Complete paperwork accurately and record relevant information.
• Ensure hygiene and housekeeping exceed audit targets.
• Educate production colleagues on GMP.
• Complete start-up checks.

Skills

Quality assurance

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

Cranswick Gourmet Sausage Co. (Lazenby’s) is our fast-paced sausage facility located in Hull. Using only the best cuts of British pork, fresh herbs and spices, Cranswick are the UK’s leading producer of gourmet sausages and burgers, supplying major retailers and foodservice outlets alike.

We currently have opportunities for a motivated individual with preferably food industry experience to join our busy Technical Team as a QA Technician. The role involves checking all aspects of food safety, quality and legality for the products are adhered to at all times.

Hours - 4 on 4 off; 06:00-18:00

Pay - £14.78 per hour for day shift

The main duties of the role include;

• Audit and monitor all stages of the manufacturing process
• Audit and ensure good manufacturing practice across the site
• Monitor the quality of products
• Accurately complete paperwork and record relevant information
• Ensure the hygiene and housekeeping within the area exceeds the daily audit target
• Educate production colleagues on good manufacturing practice
• Ensure all start-up checks are completed

Whilst we value any experience, we are looking for the right people to help us achieve our goals, so we don’t just look at what you’ve done, but what you are capable of achieving. Therefore the requirements are;

• An understanding of quality assurance and technical standards
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to converse with a diverse workforce
• Strong attention to detail
• Be organised and efficient
• Be able to work on your own and as part of a team

A full job description is available upon request