Quality Assurance Technician

Location:

Crick, England, United Kingdom

Company:
Bit recruit

Employer:

Occupop

We are looking for Quality Assurance Technicians to join our technical team in Crick. These are permanent positions working an average of 42 hours per week, 4 on 4 off shift.

4 on 4 off shift pattern (12‑hour shifts). The 4 on 4 off shift pattern offers predictability, extended rest periods and the ability to plan time outside of work. Average working hours of 42 hours per week, days (06:00‑18:00). Day shift - Hourly rate of £16.96 (£15.66 plus shift allowance of £1.30).

• Conduct production line and operator compliance audits
• Conduct area and paperwork compliance checks, escalating any issues or trends identified
• Management and investigation of non‑conforming materials and products (hold / quarantine process)
• Conduct composition checks on blended kibble finished products to ensure compliance to specification
• Daily calibration of water activity equipment
• Management of retained sample storage
• Carry out NIR analysis on defined raw materials and finished product samples
• Ensure that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that as a minimum the department meets the standards set out in the safety, health and environment policy

• Collection and collation of product samples (finished product retained / DEFRA samples)
• Conduct goods in checks on packaging deliveries, including raising non‑conformance report with supplier where applicable
• Customer complaint investigations
• Conduct / support traceability exercises
• Prepare samples for finished product quality panels
• Conduct refresher training for operational staff (CCP's, average weight control)
• New product first production run audits / sign‑off

• GCSE or equivalent standard; numerate and literate
• Basic computer literacy for standard office practices
• Health and Safety – level Two
• Food hygiene – level Two
• CCP training including HACCP principles for manufacturing
• Internal audit process – understanding and experience
• Allergen awareness – understanding of risk
• GMP – knowledge of techniques
• Non‑conformance reporting techniques
• Microbiological awareness – understanding of basic food safety
• Basic legal labelling practice
• Basic weight legislation

Overtime, enhanced pension, life assurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay, and holiday buy options

Healthcare cashback plan and Hertility athome fertility testing

Generous discounts on pet food and lifestyle subscriptions (Netflix, Spotify, breakdown cover)

Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, free onsite parking and charging

Onsite canteen, free hot drinks, and modern facilities

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and able to be themselves  welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.