Quality Assurance Technician

Westmill | part of Associated British Foods plc; Selby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABF Pension Scheme

Annual Incentive Plan

Benefits platform Extra Spice

Job summary

Westmill is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our technical team in Selby. You will perform line checks, maintain documentation, and support food safety and compliance standards, including audits and investigations to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires attention to detail, data handling and report writing skills; knowledge of HACCP, GMP and QMS is advantageous. You will work within a team to uphold safety and quality across production.

Qualifications

• Experience with HACCP, GMP, weight legislation and QMS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct line quality control and QA checks, including weight checks and packaging checks.
• Maintain accurate documentation and record keeping; assist with issue resolution.
• Perform internal site audits (GMP, CCP, Hygiene) and support BRC audits.
• Coordinate sample collection for routine micro/analytical analysis.
• Promote good manufacturing practices and report non-conformances.
• Participate in technical team meetings and training, drive safety forward.
• Taste paneling to ensure product consistency.
• Report trends and issues to Technical Co-ordinator.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data handling

Report writing

Job description

We are proud of our heritage and position as one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and supplying authentic global foods which serve the chefs and owners of restaurants and takeaways, as well as a diverse range of consumers. With a strong portfolio of leading brands including Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon and Patak’s, our product range is as diverse as the people who chose to work here, and includes noodles, flour, rice, spices, sauces and oils. We pride ourselves on our passion for food and people, where collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are integral in everything that we do. This is underpinned with our employee resource groups where members and allies help create an inclusive environment and special events are celebrated. Westmill is a place where no one feels like the new person for long and everyone has the chance to make a real difference to the business by being their authentic selves.

Overview Of Role

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our technical team based in Selby. This role involves carrying out line checks, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting food safety and compliance standards. You will assist in audits, sample coordination, complaint investigations and improvement initiatives whilst reinforcing good manufacturing practice

Key Accountabilities

• Complete Line quality control and quality assurance checks, including weight checks, machine verification, organoleptic tests, packaging checks, coding checks, calibration and verification, lab equipment maintenance, data analysis and reporting, documentation audits, audit-readiness.
• Complete record keeping, filing, archiving and ensure document control. Assist Technical Co-ordinator with technical issue resolution and continuous development of food safety and quality
• Complete site internal audits (CCP, GMP, Glass and Plastic , Hygiene etc.)
• Collection and coordination of samples for routine micro / analytical analysis & co-ordination of process
• Actively reinforce company good manufacturing practices and hygiene policies by advising staff on good practices when necessary and reporting non-conformances to Supervisors/Managers and investigation of non- conformances
• Attend and contribute to technical team meetings for the development of food safety systems.
• Cross train to cover for Technical Co-ordinator
• Assist with Training
• Maintain a close working relationship with team leaders, Production staffs and other relevant departments to successfully drive quality and safety forward.
• Work and promote working in a safe manner according to all Westmill health and safety procedures
• Actively participate in external audits, including BRC as well internal site improvements as required
• Complaint investigation, root cause analysis and NCR close out.
• Taste Panelling to ensure product consistency.
• Report on trends and issues to Technical Co-ordinator.

The Right Person

To be successful in your application, you must demonstrate strong attention to detail and have a proactive approach along with data handling and report writing skills. Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, weight legislation, and QMS is an advantage as well as experience in a quality environment and auditing.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary
• ABF Pension Scheme membership
• An annual Incentive Plan

Additionally, you will have access to a range of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work; from a free and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to access to affordable loans and financial education, electric vehicle, and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes, an option to buy additional holidays and a day dedicated to volunteering in your local community. You will also have access to our benefits platform Extra Spice from day one, offering a huge variety of retail and leisure discounts.