Goods In Technician

Goods In Technician – Food Manufacturing | Burton‑on‑Trent Temp to Perm | Rotating Shifts | Excellent Training & Progression

We’re recruiting a proactive and detail‑driven Goods In Technician to join a busy food manufacturing site in Burton‑on‑Trent. This is a temp to perm opportunity offering long‑term stability, structured training, and the chance to play a key role in maintaining food safety and quality standards across the site.

Shift Pattern

Rotating weekly shifts:

06:00 – 14:00

14:00 – 22:00

One week on each shift

Flexibility required

Pay Rates

Starting rates (pre‑training):

Basic: £12.55 per hour

Overtime (over 40 hours): £15.69 per hour

Sunday OT (over 40 hours): £18.83 per hour

Post‑training increased rates:

Basic: £13.15 per hour

Overtime (over 40 hours): £16.44 per hour

Sunday OT (over 40 hours): £19.73 per hour

Primary Purpose of the Role

To ensure full compliance with HACCP, Quality Management Systems, GMP, food safety, hygiene standards, and traceability within the Goods In and Warehouse areas.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out internal audits including BRCGS, GMP, and Glass & Hard Plastic audits across the site

Perform temperature checks on warehouse chillers, report deviations, and support retesting

Check printed packaging for accuracy and escalate samples to the Quality Systems team when required

Manage raw material intake and ensure compliance with specifications

Sample and collate raw materials and finished products for laboratory analysis using aseptic techniques

Support investigations into microbiological and nutritional issues, including data collection and tracking

Promote a safe working environment by raising near‑miss reports and supporting HSE standards

Work closely with manufacturing teams to embed a strong QA culture

Support BRCGS certification and ongoing maintenance activities

Contribute to HACCP compliance across all relevant processes

Provide information and photographic evidence to support supplier complaints

Physically place out‑of‑spec raw materials or finished goods on hold, update logs, and communicate with relevant departments

Make decisions relating to product safety, quality, and integrity within remit, escalating when necessary

Maintain product sample retention cages and ensure correct disposal of out‑of‑date samples

Scope of the Role

Daily quality assurance and food safety tasks across a complex site with five food processing areas

Project work as delegated by the QA Supervisor or senior technical management

Person Specification

Essential

Food Safety Level 2 or above

Experience working in a food manufacturing environment

Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and able to learn new systems

Strong organisational skills and a proactive “can‑do” attitude

Ability to plan and prioritise daily tasks effectively

Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels

Key Competencies

Self‑motivation

Clear communication

Flexibility to meet business needs

Key Values

Teamwork

Ownership and accountability

Commitment to technical and quality excellence

Desirable

HACCP Level 2 with basic microbiology understanding

Experience in high‑care or chilled food manufacturing

Apply Today If you’re ready to take on a key role supporting food safety and quality in a fast‑paced environment, click Apply and join the team in Burton‑on‑Trent.

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