Quality Assurance Technician Part Time

Hobsons Brewery; Cleobury Mortimer; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A local brewing company in Cleobury Mortimer is seeking a part-time Quality Assurance Technician. The role focuses on managing beer quality, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and maintaining operating procedures. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in the food and drinks industry. This position offers 24 hours per week with a salary range of approximately £19,127 to £33,183 a year.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Food or Drinks Industry is required.
• Experience in Brewing is ideal but not essential.
• Knowledge of food safety accreditation and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage beer quality from raw materials to final product.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and quality standards.
• Maintain and communicate standard operating procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Knowledge of SALSA

Good communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Higher Education / Degree in Brewing, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Hobsons Brewery, located in Cleobury Mortimer, is a local brewing company known for producing authentic cask ales and kegged beers blending traditional brewing methods with the best ingredients and innovative practices. Committed to quality, service, and sustainability, we brew our beers the Hobsons way using green energy. We're all about Pints, People, and Planet.

Role Description

We are looking for a technical person to join our Production Team with a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and an interest in food technology.

This role will be responsible for Quality Assurance analysis throughout the brewery, ensuring standards are maintained and communicated effectively across the teams. Hobsons are proud to be SALSA accredited and this role will work closely with the standard to ensure compliance in all areas.

Key responsibilities:

1. Beer quality management from raw materials to beer in the glass at point of consumption. Inhouse tasting panel with recorded outcomes.

2. Compliance with all relevant legislation and expectations from quality system awarding bodies.

3. Maintaining and communicating standard operating procedures across the brewery.

4. Monitoring process performance regarding vessel utilization, process aid and chemical usage, energy consumption, water usage and effluent.

Personal Requirements:

Higher Education / Degree in Brewing, Microbiology, Chemical engineering, or similar fields.
Experience in the Food or Drinks Industry is required, experience in Brewing is ideal but not essential.
Knowledge of SALSA / food safety accreditation and the principles of HACCP.
Strong attention to detail, record keeping and analytical skills to achieve continuous improvement.
Confident in working independently and as part of a team.
Strong organisation skills with a structured and systematic approach
Good computer skills with MS software packages (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices
Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Schedule:

Job Type: Part-time 24 hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00 - Working Pattern to be agreed with successful applicant.

Work Location: In person, Cleobury Mortimer DY14 8RB

If you are passionate about ensuring product excellence and have the skills required for this role, we encourage you to apply for the position of Quality Assurance Technician.

We will only accept and reply to applicants who have relevant experience in the food and drinks industry.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 19,127.11-33,183.86 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Application question(s):

In your application please highlight your experience in the Food and Drinks industry within a technical quality role, showing competencies in Food Safety.
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: QA2025