Quality Assurance Technician

Staffline Group; Redditch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturer is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support food safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. The role includes conducting assessments, maintaining compliance, and ensuring product integrity through various quality checks and collaborative efforts. It offers excellent opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team focused on high standards.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive quality team

Qualifications

• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in a similar QA role.

Responsibilities

• Perform hygiene swabs and ingredient/packaging checks.
• Conduct quality and calibration checks on equipment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to uphold quality standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Hygiene Awareness

Compliance Monitoring

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:

• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment
• Level 2 Food Safety qualification (or higher)
• 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