Quality Technician

Adecco; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in High Wycombe is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure product quality and safety in the food industry. The role involves testing ingredients, conducting compliance checks, and collaborating with teams to enhance quality standards. Applicants should be detail-oriented with a passion for quality assurance, and full training will be provided for the right candidates.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the role of Quality in the food industry.
• Ability to work safely and observe safety rules.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality tests and communicate non-conformance.
• Record test results and ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct internal audits and support in customer complaint investigations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational Skills

Tools

LIMS databases

Job description

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We are currently seeking a Quality Technician to join our team on a temp-to-perm basis. As a Quality Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out all practical work relating to Quality Control. Your role will involve testing ingredients and finished products, conducting organoleptic testing, ensuring compliance with quality and food safety criteria, and releasing ingredients and finished products based on confirmed compliance.

To excel in this role, you should have a good understanding of the role of Quality in the food industry and possess excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Teamwork and communication skills are essential, as you will be working closely with other team members, customers, and suppliers.

Previous experience in the flavour industry and knowledge/experience of using internal IT/LIMS databases systems are highly desirable. However, full training will be provided, and we encourage candidates with a background in the food industry, particularly in a quality role, to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and carry out all quality tests in accordance with Quality Control test methods and procedures.
• Thoroughly check all results obtained from analyses against specifications.
• Communicate any non-conformance to the relevant parties and recommend necessary corrective actions.
• Record and store all test results and additional data in an easily accessible manner.
• Release finished products and raw materials on the AX system, ensuring correct paperwork.
• Complete retest programmes, arrange micro samples, and follow up with suppliers regarding non-conformances.
• Conduct internal factory audits and support in the investigation of customer complaints.
• Suggest improvements in equipment, techniques, and evaluation based on day-to-day operations.

Requirements:

• Understanding of the role of Quality in the food industry.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Previous experience in the flavour industry (highly desirable).
• Knowledge/experience of using internal IT/LIMS databases systems (highly desirable).
• Knowledge of the food industry, particularly in a quality role (full training will be provided).
• Ability to work safely and observe company and departmental safety rules.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for ensuring product quality and safety in the food industry, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at Synergy UK and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and exceed customer expectations.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.