Quality Assurance Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Quality Assurance Technologist in Manchester, where your expertise in the food industry will help ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with a supportive team, engage in quality checks, and maintain documentation to uphold the highest standards. This role offers the chance to work with well-known product ranges and contribute to a culture of excellence. If you’re passionate about quality assurance and want to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance within the food industry is essential.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as BRC and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage non-conforming products.
• Perform quality checks on raw materials and finished products.
• Participate in internal audits and support external audit readiness.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Industry Experience

BRC Standards

HACCP Compliance

Documentation Management

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Technologist, Manchester

Client:

The Sterling Choice

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

QA Technologist - Food Industry Experience ESSENTIAL

Location: Manchester

Note: Sorry, no sponsorship available & no PSW candidates can be considered.

As a QA Technologist, you will work closely with the QA Supervisor and QA Technician to ensure all products meet company and customer quality standards across raw materials, manufacturing, and packaging processes. You will play a critical role in maintaining compliance with industry standards such as BRC, CLAS, HACCP, and customer-specific codes of practice.

While daily tasks can vary, your responsibilities will include:

1. Monitoring and managing non-conforming products via ‘on hold’ procedures.
2. Performing quality checks on raw materials, packaging, and finished products.
3. Maintaining documentation for traceability and quality control.
4. Participating in internal audits and supporting external audit readiness.
5. Investigating customer complaints and implementing corrective actions.
6. Supporting technicians on shift, conducting team briefings, and CCP training.
7. Generating Certificates of Analysis and managing environmental microbiological data.

You will be part of a supportive team within a forward-thinking business, working with well-known product ranges.

If you're interested in discussing this role or other opportunities, please contact us at [email protected]