Quality Technologist

Position: Quality Technologist (Permanent)
Quality Technologist

Sheffield
4 on / 4 off (days & nights: 6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)

My client is a well-established and growing food manufacturing business based in Sheffield and is currently looking to recruit a Quality Technologist to join their Technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality professional with food manufacturing experience to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, offers development opportunities and operates in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

The Role

Reporting to the QA Supervisor, the Quality Technologist will play a key role in ensuring food safety, quality and compliance across site operations. Working closely with Operations, you’ll support daily production while maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on role operating on a rotating 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, covering both days and nights.

Key Responsibilities

Validate compliance of site operations through auditing, sampling and monitoring

Front-line management of food safety and quality incidents, including holds, concessions and non-conformances

Conduct process, HACCP and internal QMS audits and ensure corrective actions are closed out

Monitor product quality on-line and complete product quality evaluations and end-of-line checks

Carry out traceability exercises and support customer and third-party audits

Investigate consumer complaints, identify root cause and implement corrective actions

Manage microbiological and nutritional data, reporting and issue resolution

Support export requirements, including traceability and veterinary audits

Work closely with Operations to resolve daily production challenges, balancing safety, legality and quality

About You

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Level 3 Food Hygiene and Level 2 HACCP

Trained internal auditor

Experience with in a food manufacturing environment (bakery experience advantageous)

Strong understanding of GMP and allergen controls

Competent in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Proven experience in quality investigations and continuous improvement

Personal Attributes

Hands-on, proactive and well organised

Confident decision-maker with the ability to justify actions

Strong communicator, able to challenge constructively

Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Reliable, committed and proud of your work

Previous QA experience within bakery manufacturing is ideal, however candidates with broader food manufacturing experience, an inquisitive mindset and a willingness to learn are also encouraged to apply, as full training and support will be provided