Quality Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Flexible hours

Training support

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for a growing FMCG manufacturer near Preston.

The role covers QA testing, sampling and compliance checks across raw materials, packaging and finished products, with full training on processes and systems. The ideal candidate will come from a QA, QC, Laboratory or Compliance background in manufacturing and will bring strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA, QC, Laboratory or Compliance within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Good IT and organisational skills, with confidence managing records.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out product testing, sampling and quality checks to ensure products meet standards.
• Reviewing specifications, supplier documentation and quality records.
• Supporting audits, investigations and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaboration with Production and other departments to uphold quality standards.

Skills

QA experience

Attention to detail

IT skills

Documentation management

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician - FMCG

£28,000 - £30,000

33 Days Holiday + Flexible Hours + Training Support

Preston

Do you come from a Quality Control or Quality Assurance background in the Manufacturing sector and want to progress your career with an international FMCG business that can provide tailored training & development opportunities?

This well-established manufacturer supplies household goods to many of the UK's leading retailers and is currently undergoing a significant period of investment and growth. As part of a major site consolidation project they are developing a new facility near Preston and creating opportunities within their Quality & Compliance team.

In this role you will support quality assurance across raw materials, packaging and finished products, carrying out sampling, testing, compliance checks and documentation reviews to ensure products meet customer and business standards. You'll receive full training on manufacturing processes & systems before working closely with both the Quality and Production teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience within a QA, QC, Laboratory or similar role in a manufacturing environment, along with excellent attention to detail and an eagerness to pick up new skills quickly.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join a friendly and growing manufacturer that genuinely invests in its people, supports long-term career development plans and provides exposure to both Quality and wider Manufacturing operations.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Carrying out product testing, sampling and quality checks to ensure products consistently meet customer and business standards
• Reviewing specifications, supplier documentation and quality records while maintaining accurate compliance paperwork
• Supporting audits, investigations and continuous improvement activities across the site
• Working closely with Production and other departments to identify issues, solve problems and uphold quality standards

The ideal person will have:

• Experience within a QA, QC, Laboratory or Compliance role in a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot defects, trends and potential quality issues
• Good IT and organisational skills, with confidence managing records and documentation

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