Quality Assurance

Overview

Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Technician

⚠️ FOOD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL

⚠️ NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE - APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 13:45-22:00; 1 in 4 Saturdays (07:00-16:00) with a day off in lieu

Pay: £30k+

Employment:
Full‑time, 40 hours per week

Benefits:
Company pension, free parking, on-site parking

Location:

On‑site

About the Role

We re looking for a reliable and detail‑focused QA/QC Technician to join our food manufacturing team. You ll help ensure that our cooked chicken products are safe, consistent, and meet the highest quality standards.

This role involves hands-on work in temperature-controlled environments with raw and cooked products, completing checks, audits, calibrations, and supporting the production team with quality procedures and daily documentation.

• Quality Checks & Audits:
  Complete daily and weekly quality checks and record results accurately. Report issues or non‑conformances to management. Conduct internal audits (GMP, Glass & Brittle, etc.). Carry out production checks such as bag weights, temperatures, product specifications, and CCP monitoring.
• Paperwork & Labelling:
  Create and print production labels and maintain correct stock. Keep production paperwork up to date and audit completed documents. Assist with daily production plans and documentation.
• Equipment & Monitoring:
  Launch and download data from loggers. Complete daily checks on fridges, scales, probes, gas analysis, ATP, cooker probes and more. Conduct weekly swabbing and trend results.
• Samples, Testing & Tracing:
  Collect samples and complete lab paperwork. Track and trend lab results. Support traceability work, audits, and customer complaint investigations.
• Visitors & Contractors:
  Escort visitors and contractors when required. Assist during customer visits and external audits.

• Experience in the food industry is essential - applications without food experience cannot be considered.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Knowledge of BRC or similar accreditation is beneficial.
• Great communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to spotting and solving issues.
• Relevant qualifications are helpful but not essential