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QA Technician
Job summary
A leading quality assurance provider located in Coventry is looking for a QA Technician to join their night team. The role demands a detail-oriented individual who can maintain high Quality and Food Safety standards throughout production. Key responsibilities include verifying processes, conducting tests, and ensuring complaint resolution. Candidates should have experience in QA/QC within manufacturing or food production. The position offers a salary of £29,099 and a shift pattern of 4 on / 4 off for optimal work-life balance.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Previous QA/QC or technical experience within manufacturing, FMCG or food production.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Confident communication skills with the ability to challenge non-conformances.
Responsibilities
- Verify and monitor production processes in line with the Quality and Food Safety Plan.
- Collect samples and carry out microbiological, chemical, organoleptic and shelf‑life testing; record results accurately.
- Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes and support preventive actions.
Skills
Education
QA Technician - Nights
Location: Coventry
Salary:£29,099
Shifts: 4 on / 4 off nights (7pm - 7am)
We're looking for a dedicated and detail-driven QA Technician to join our team in Coventry. In this vital role, you'll support the delivery of safe, high-quality products by ensuring our Quality and Food Safety standards are consistently met throughout the production process.
- Verify and monitor production processes in line with the Quality and Food Safety Plan.
- Collect samples and carry out microbiological, chemical, organoleptic and shelf‑life testing; record results accurately.
- Act as a Quality and Food Safety Champion, maintaining high GMP/GLP standards and supporting complaint reduction.
- Ensure full traceability and maintain accurate, legible production records.
- Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes and support preventive actions.
- Verify equipment according to the Calibration Plan and report issues.
- Check, verify and file Production and QA records for accuracy and easy retrieval.
- Previous QA/QC or technical experience within manufacturing, FMCG or food production
- Strong attention to detail and excellent problem‑solving skills
- Confident communication skills with the ability to challenge non‑conformances
- Ability to work effectively on night shifts as part of a small, supportive team
- Level 3 Hygiene (minimum)
- Basic Health and Safety
- HACCP knowledge
- £29,099 salary
- 4 on / 4 off night shift pattern offering great work‑life balance
- Opportunities for training, development and career progression
- A supportive team environment within a stable, growing business
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