Quality Assurance - QA​/QC Technician, Food Quality & Safety

Talentmark are recruiting for a Flexible Technician to join a leading global food brand company on a contract basis for 6 months, with high likelihood of being extended further. This role is site based in Reading (Berkshire) and Wokingham (Surrey).

Our client is a world leader in food, confectionery and beverages. They operate in over 70 countries worldwide and currently have almost 100,000 talented employees working for them. They have a strong foundation of iconic brands, which makes them a very established company within the field. The client's aim is to have a positive impact on the customers and the planet, while still ensuring business success.

£13.35 per hour, 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm with a 45 minute lunch break.

• Flexibly work in different laboratories across both Wokingham and Reading sites, as required.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Food Safety Procedures to produce food products at lab scale or manufacturing scale.
• Perform basic routine analysis, product manufacturing and sample preparation under senior supervision.
• Use the LIMS (Q-Pulse) system to record information.
• Keep an organised and accurate record of lab work carried out.
• Calibrate lab equipment as required.

• Educated up to A-Level/HNC/BTEC level in a Science.
• Experience of working with food - e.g. in a restaurant, café or in food production.
• Flexible and adaptable in a workplace, enjoying the challenge of adapting to different teams and environments.
• Passionate about Science.
• Passionate about Food.
• Meticulous and organised, with strong attention to detail.
• Laboratory experience would be advantageous.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and a fast learner.
• It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Please note:

This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check