Quality Assurance

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

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.