Quality Assurance Operative; Nights

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Quality Assurance (QA) Operative:
Night Shift

Rochester Monday to Thursday 6pm : 6am GBP
30,000 : GBP
31,000pa

KHR is partnering with a distinguished manufacturer who is on the hunt for a highly efficient and hands-on quality assurance professional looking for an exciting QA role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in the food manufacturing industry who has hands-on practical experience and a keen eye for detail.

• Conduct quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
• Report and quarantine non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Support continuous improvement, right-first time performance, and waste reduction.
• Calibrate equipment and maintain up-to-date calibration records.
• Swab and release equipment post-cleaning for production use.
• Perform positive release of finished goods to verify quality standards.
• Accurately complete all documentation and maintain traceability.
• Log and investigate foreign body rejections.
• Conduct internal audits, report findings, and implement corrective measures.
• Assist with shelf-life testing and microbiological sampling.
• Uphold the Quality Management System, promoting food safety and quality culture.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and internal procedures.

• Positive can-do attitude, proactive approach, and passion for quality.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Strong people skills and excellent communication (written and verbal).
• Be computer literate.
• Previous experience in QA, preferably in Food Manufacturing (desirable).
• Experience with BRC and/or GMP (desirable).
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and an understanding of Quality Control principles (desirable).

• Company events and activities.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Referral programme.
• x1.5 overtime rate.
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (+ an extra day for each year of service, capped at 1 week).
• Service rewards.
• Private healthcare.
• Annual salary reviews.