Quality Assurance Technician

National Express LTD; Redditch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food manufacturer is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join their quality team in Redditch. This is an exciting opportunity that involves ensuring compliance and safety in a dynamic production environment, contributing to high standards in food quality. You'll play a vital role in supporting quality initiatives while developing your career in a supportive team.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Supportive quality team environment

Work with a reputable food brand

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing environment is essential.
• Proven track record in QA roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality and calibration checks on equipment.
• Collect samples for testing and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Assist in managing factory consumables and document QA processes.

Skills

IT Skills

Food Safety

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Job description

We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established food manufacturer, for the position of Quality Assurance Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced production environment where quality, safety, and compliance are at the heart of operations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining food safety, legality, and product quality by carrying out routine assessments of equipment, products, and the production environment. Working closely with the QA and Production teams, you'll help ensure compliance with internal technical systems and external regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and log samples for testing in line with set schedules
• Perform hygiene swabs and ingredient/packaging checks
• Conduct quality and calibration checks on weighing and measuring equipment
• Maintain accurate records for traceability and audit readiness
• Assist in managing factory consumables (e.g., plasters, pens) and confirming detection compatibility
• Run taste panels, including cooking samples and full documentation of feedback
• Support complaint reduction initiatives and continuous quality improvements
• Take part in traceability exercises and internal audit preparation
• Ensure start-up audits, glass and hard plastic registers are kept current
• Collaborate cross-functionally to uphold quality and compliance standards
  
  

Performance Measures

• Compliance with taste panel and sample schedules
• Audit readiness and QA documentation standards
• Equipment calibration and swabbing accuracy
• Contribution to food safety and product quality improvements
  
  

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment
• Level 2 Food Safety qualification (or higher)
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  
  

Desirable

• Prior experience in a similar QA role
  
  

Why Apply?

• Work with a reputable food brand known for high standards
• Excellent opportunity to build a long-term QA career
• Be part of a proactive, supportive quality team
• Varied, hands-on role with room for professional growth