QA Technologist (Food)

Overview

The company is engaged in producing a variety of food products for retail and food service markets, delivering both branded and private label items to clients across the UK and worldwide.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary reaching up to GBP 29500
• Entitlement to up to 25 days of holiday in addition to bank holidays
• Complimentary parking available on site
• Access to excellent training and development programs

Working Hours

The role operates on a fixed shift schedule from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all manufactured products adhere strictly to customer quality, safety, and legal standards
• Collect product samples for routine microbiological testing and manage retained sample organization
• Assist during site inspections and audits while supporting Technical and Production teams
• Maintain an active technical presence on the production floor throughout shifts to provide support
• Establish and improve quality standards on the factory floor via coaching and sharing expertise with production staff
• Maintain audit readiness on the factory floor every day of the year
• Participate in daily management meetings
• Coordinate CCP audits and related training according to schedule
• Support collection of taste panel samples, including end-of-line panels
• Perform hygiene and GMP audits; address and resolve any non-conformances with production and engineering departments
• Conduct daily black bag audits to eliminate potential foreign objects and report findings to production teams and meetings

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualification or degree in Food Science
• Experience in the food industry or a comparable role is preferred
• Basic certification in Food Hygiene
• Competency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Capability to capture and upload photographs for use in reports

Additional Information

This position is managed through Hunter Selection Limited, a recruitment agency specializing in various sectors including engineering, manufacturing, IT, science, and sales.

Applicants are advised that only those meeting the required qualifications and skills will receive a response. The company adheres to all regulations under the Equality Act 2010 and Conduct Regulations 2003.