Quality Technologist

Executive Network Group; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Technologist for a role based in the United Kingdom. This position involves conducting internal audits, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and supporting quality control processes. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of experience in the food industry, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This is a full-time role offering competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a food industry production, QA, or technical role.
• Experience as an internal auditor within a food production environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits across key areas and ensure documentation.
• Investigate food safety or quality concerns and report findings.
• Oversee quality control systems and support operational departments.
• Manage non-conformance procedures and execute root cause analyses.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Food Safety qualification (Level 2 or higher)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role

Quality Technologist

Location

Commutable from Birmingham, Evesham, Bromsgrove, Leamington Spa etc

Salary

£14.11 per hour

Shift

06:00 - 14:30

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal audits across key areas, including GMP, CCPs, labeling, date coding, traceability, hygiene, fabrication, product quality, documentation, and production processes.
• Ensure audits are fully documented and results are communicated effectively, including root cause analysis and follow‑ups to prevent recurring issues.
• Investigate food safety, quality, or legal concerns, gathering full traceability data and reporting findings to management.
• Ensure compliance with third‑party audit requirements and customer codes of practice by following QA procedures and systems.
• Oversee quality control systems, including Olympus Auto verification, metal detectors, and check weighers, ensuring proper setup before production and offering operational support as needed.
• Act as the primary contact for operational departments requiring food safety, legality, and quality advice in day‑to‑day factory operations.
• Conduct thorough investigations for out‑of‑specification results, customer complaints, and foreign body incidents (e.g., metal or glass contamination). Perform root cause analyses to implement corrective actions and prevent future occurrences.
• Manage non‑conformance procedures, including issuing and overseeing documented non‑conformances, concessions, hold notifications, and quarantined goods to ensure product and process control.
• Perform routine and new process validations in line with HACCP requirements and attend product/process trials to facilitate smooth launches.
• Support the complaints reduction plan, collaborating with operations to drive product quality improvements.
• Be a key member of the audit traceability team, ensuring effective cross‑department communication and seamless shift handovers.
• Provide mentorship and support to QA Technicians, helping to uphold high‑quality standards across the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a food industry production, QA, or technical role.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Food Safety qualification (Level 2 or higher).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience as an internal auditor within a food production environment.

Application

Please apply online or contact (url removed) for a confidential conversation.