Quality Control Technician

Central Employment Agency (North East) Ltd.; Hetton-le-Hole; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Permanent full-time role

Competitive hourly rate + shift Allow.

Job summary

Central Employment Agency (North East) Ltd. is helping a well-established food manufacturer in the North East recruit a Quality Control Technician.

You will join the quality team and support product quality, safety and compliance across a fast-paced production environment. The role involves testing materials, recording results, calibrating equipment, and coordinating lab activities to ensure products meet all standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance is required.
• Good understanding of HACCP principles and food safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control testing of raw materials, in-process products and finished goods to ensure specifications.
• Maintain accurate testing records and report any deviations from standards.
• Calibrate and verify laboratory and production equipment.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Quality control

HACCP knowledge

Audits experience

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Job description

Quality Control Technician

Location: Tyne & Wear
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Pattern: 3-Shift Rotation Monday - Friday, Days, Backs, Nights - 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm & 11pm to 7am.
Salary: Competitive Hourly Rate + Shift Allowance + OT 1.5x Monday to Friday

A well-established food manufacturing business in the North East is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join its Quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with food manufacturing and quality experience to play a key role in ensuring products consistently meet food safety, legal, customer and quality standards.

Working within a fast-paced production environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting product quality, food safety and compliance activities while ensuring finished products are released in line with company and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control testing of raw materials, in-process products and finished goods to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintain accurate testing records and report any deviations from agreed standards.
• Carry out calibration and verification of laboratory and production equipment.
• Maintain certificates and documentation relating to laboratory testing equipment.
• Identify, control and communicate non-conforming products to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate external laboratory testing, including microbiological, chemical and allergen analysis.
• Generate accurate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for customers.
• Complete formulation and label verification checks to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Conduct routine audits across products, processes and personnel to ensure adherence to quality and food safety standards.
• Investigate non-conformances and work alongside operational teams to implement corrective actions.
• Monitor hygiene standards and cleaning effectiveness to ensure product specifications are achieved.
• Ensure all quality and technical documentation is accurately completed and maintained.
• Promote and adhere to health and safety standards at all times.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance or a similar technical role.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and quality standards.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety systems.
• Experience carrying out quality or compliance audits.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• Competent IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Permanent full-time employment.
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.

Candidates with experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Technical Compliance or Laboratory Quality within the food manufacturing sector are encouraged to apply.