Quality Assurance Technician - Night Shift

Whitworths; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitworths is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the night shift (Sunday–Thursday, 22:45–07:15) to safeguard product quality, safety and compliance. You will audit production, review specifications and help identify root causes while supporting corrective actions across the manufacturing floor.

You will also assist with new product launches, monitor cleaning standards and help manage allergen controls, traceability and external audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or technical environment, ideally food manufacturing.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and build relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality on the factory floor and verify processes meet Whitworths standards.
• Carry out internal audits across production and quality management systems.
• Review packaging and product specifications and conduct line checks.
• Support corrective actions, root-cause analysis and recurrence prevention.
• Support new product launches and first production runs to meet customer specs.
• Assist with allergen management, traceability activities and external audits.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Tools

Quality management systems

Job description

About The Role

Sunday – Thursday | 22:45 – 07:15
Operations – Factory Technical

At Whitworths Ltd we’re passionate about delivering high-quality, nutritious foods that customers can trust. Our people play a vital role in making that happen. We’re proud of our collaborative culture where teamwork, accountability and respect shape the way we work together.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Factory Technical team on a night shift pattern (Sunday–Thursday, 22:45–07:15). This role is key to ensuring our products consistently meet the highest standards of food safety, quality and compliance while supporting our Operations and Supply Chain teams.

In this role, you’ll spend much of your time on the factory floor monitoring product quality and verifying that manufacturing processes follow Whitworths food safety and quality standards. You will carry out internal audits across production and quality management systems, review packaging and product specifications, and ensure line checks meet agreed standards. Where issues arise, you’ll help identify root causes, support corrective actions and work closely with colleagues to prevent recurrence.

You’ll also play an important role in supporting new product launches, checking first production runs to ensure they meet customer and specification requirements. The role includes monitoring cleaning standards, releasing production lines, verifying equipment such as metal detectors and checkweighers, and supporting allergen management procedures within manufacturing areas. In addition, you’ll help manage non-conforming products, support traceability activities and assist the technical team with external audits, customer visits and complaint investigations.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience working in a manufacturing or technical environment (ideally food manufacturing)
• Good IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and build relationships across teams

Desirable

• Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety standards
• Experience with internal auditing or quality systems
• Food Safety Level 2 and/or HACCP Level 2
• Experience supporting training or coaching colleagues

At Whitworths, we believe diverse teams create better outcomes. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

If you’re passionate about quality, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a team that takes pride in delivering great products, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Company:

We’re on an exciting mission here at Whitworths – to help boost the nutrient intake of the nation, improving general health of families using the goodness found in our delicious products. We’re the only brand that gives a credibly nutritious boost to breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, baking and beyond.

There are obviously many other reasons to come and work with us, but the biggest reason is so that you have a job you love and a company you are proud to say you work for. You will receive a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, a workplace pension, and in addition, you’ll also have access to a number of family friendly, health and lifestyle benefits. Culturally, we believe strongly in investing in our people, developing them in role and developing their careers within Whitworths. Don't just take our word for it, our people say the same, as demonstrated by our recent accreditation from Investors In People.

About Us

We’re on an exciting mission here at Whitworths – to help boost the nutrient intake of the nation, improving general health of families using the goodness found in our delicious products. We’re the only brand that gives a credibly nutritious boost to breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, baking and beyond.

There are obviously many other reasons to come and work with us, but the biggest reason is so that you have a job you love and a company you are proud to say you work for. You will receive a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, a workplace pension, and in addition, you’ll also have access to a number of family friendly, health and lifestyle benefits. Culturally, we believe strongly in investing in our people, developing them in role and developing their careers within Whitworths. Don't just take our word for it, our people say the same, as demonstrated by our recent accreditation from Investors In People.