Quality Assurance Technician

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Telford is seeking two Quality Assurance Technicians to ensure adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards. Candidates should have effective collaboration skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for quality assurance. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic production environment with strong emphasis on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating effectively with operations, technical, and hygiene teams.
• Flexibility in working hours to support business needs.
• Driven to meet and exceed targets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production performance against KPIs relating to output, waste, and cost.
• Execute the production plan, ensuring adherence to running order and volumes.
• Train and mentor new team members and agency staff.
• Enforce Health & Safety and Hygiene standards.
• Maintain accurate quality control records.

Skills

Effective collaboration

Proactive mindset

High standards motivation

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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We are currently seeking two dedicated Quality Assurance Technicians to join a dynamic and growing team within the food manufacturing sector.

This role is key to ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance, while driving continuous improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about quality, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor production performance against KPIs relating to output, waste, and cost.
• Execute the production plan, ensuring adherence to running order and volumes.
• Train and mentor new team members and agency staff within the department.
• Promote and implement good housekeeping practices, leading by example.
• Enforce Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Hygiene standards at all times.
• Verify products meet established quality specifications and customer requirements.
• Assess incoming raw materials against quality standards.
• Collect and prepare samples for laboratory testing.
• Carry out regular in-process checks to ensure consistent product quality.
• Maintain accurate quality control records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, including HACCP standards.

Skills & Experience

• Experience collaborating effectively with operations, technical, and hygiene teams.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a willingness to take ownership.
• Strong motivation to uphold high standards and inspire others to do the same.
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Flexible approach to working hours to support business needs.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Driven to meet and exceed targets.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for quality assurance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking manufacturing environment.