Quality Assurance Technician (Food Manufacturing)

Major Recruitment Coventry; Coventry; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Coventry seeks a Quality Assurance Technician for a food manufacturing environment. This role involves maintaining food safety and quality systems, conducting inspections, and supporting continuous improvement practices. The ideal candidate has experience in quality assurance, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to quality standards. Benefits include a competitive salary of £29,000, night shift work, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday including bank holidays

Statutory pension

Opportunities for ongoing learning

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Quality Assurance or Control within food manufacturing.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Willingness to learn and continuously develop.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections according to Quality Assurance and HACCP plans.
• Monitor product traceability throughout production.
• Conduct finished product testing within a laboratory environment.
• Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with traceability exercises and mock recalls.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Food Hygiene knowledge

HACCP competence

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician (Food Manufacturing)

Location: Coventry

Department: Technical

Salary: £29000 per annum

Shift: 4 on 4 off - Night Shift (7pm to 7am, 12-hour shifts)

Pension: Statutory

Holiday: 23 days (inclusive of bank holidays)

About the Role

We're seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Technical team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You'll play a key role in maintaining and monitoring the company's Food Safety and Quality Management Systems, ensuring that all products meet internal, customer, and third‑party standards. This role promotes a strong quality culture across all departments and supports continuous improvement through Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections according to Quality Assurance and HACCP plans.
• Monitor and verify product traceability throughout production.
• Maintain accurate records critical to product quality and safety.
• Conduct finished product testing within a laboratory environment.
• Collect microbiological and chemical samples, liaising with external laboratories.
• Carry out environmental, surface, and hand swab testing.
• Conduct factory audits (GMP, Hygiene, Fabrication, Glass & Plastics, Internal System).
• Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and help reduce risks of foreign body contamination.
• Manage calibration and verification of equipment.
• Control laboratory consumable stock levels.
• Participate in product shelf‑life testing and customer complaint investigations.
• Assist with traceability exercises and mock recalls.
• Support customer and accreditation audits.
• Ensure controlled documentation is current and properly implemented.

About You

You’ll be detail‑focused, organised, and confident working both independently and as part of a team. You should have a proactive approach to maintaining quality and safety standards and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control, ideally within food manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Basic knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
• Competent in HACCP and internal auditing.
• A good standard of written and spoken English.
• Willingness to learn and continuously develop.

Key Competencies

• Accountability & Execution
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork & Collaboration

Working Environment

• Based primarily on the production floor, with laboratory and administrative tasks.
• Fast‑moving, highly automated environment requiring a proactive approach.
• Mostly dry and warm areas, with occasional work in cold zones.
• Adherence to strict hygiene and food safety policies required at all times.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £29000 per annum.
• 4 on 4 off night shift pattern (12‑hour shifts).
• 23 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Statutory pension.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about food quality, safety, and continuous improvement – and you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding night shift role – we’d love to hear from you. Please apply now or forward your CV.