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Quality Assurance Technician position at Refresco, Bridgwater. 4 on 4 off, days and nights. £35,000/PA.
The Role
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will support the Quality Assurance function and collaborate closely with the Production and Operations teams to ensure products are manufactured to the highest standards. You will report to the Site Quality Manager and play a key role in delivering the site\'s quality improvement agenda and maintaining compliance with customer and internal standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Support quality improvement projects, including training operational teams and monitoring implementation effectiveness.
* Conduct GMP and hygiene audits according to the site schedule.
* Assist in investigating consumer complaints and non-conforming products, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
* Carry out internal audits to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards.
* Collect and analyse product samples in line with the site quality plan, escalating results where necessary.
* Lead and document traceability exercises and quality panels as required.
* Perform operational QC audits and ensure effective follow-up on non-conformances.
* Support training initiatives for new starters and ongoing team development.
* Ensure all analytical equipment is calibrated and maintained according to schedule.
* Maintain accurate and timely data entry to support quality reporting and analysis.
* Promote and adhere to Refresco\'s standards on safety, hygiene, and good housekeeping.
About You / Requirements
* Experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
* Working knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices.
* A science-related degree is desirable but not essential.
* Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
* A proactive and detail-oriented approach to quality control.
Benefits
* 4% annual bonus
* 4% Employer pension contribution
* Life assurance
* An enhanced holiday allowance, plus bank holidays
* Purchase extra holiday scheme
* Online doctors appointments for you and your family
* Access to employee benefits platform Cheers with flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare cover, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, car scheme, activities pass, financial services, will writing, etc.)
About Refresco
Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations for juices, carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees.
Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, producing private label soft drinks and fruit juices for leading retailers. We are committed to equal opportunity and fairness in our recruitment process.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Quality Assurance
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