Quality Assurance Technician – Join Our Team!
Are you passionate about food safety, quality, and continuous improvement?
We’re looking for a motivated Quality Assurance Technician to play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards while supporting production and driving improvements across the business.
Working Hours
* Standard: 8:00am – 4:00pm (3 weeks)
* Early shift: 5:00am – 2:00pm (1 week)
* Plus: Occasional overtime available
Key Responsibilities
* Guarantee product safety and quality through effective Food Safety & QA systems.
* Carry out QA & QC checks: temperature, specification, weight, traceability, calibration, cleaning, and tasting.
* Monitor critical control points (HACCP) and ensure compliance.
* Support staff training in Food Hygiene, HACCP awareness, GMP, and Health & Safety.
* Investigate customer complaints and returns, ensuring corrective action is taken.
* Maintain certification schemes (BRC, Red Tractor) and support audits/inspections.
* Monitor hygiene standards and lead improvements where needed.
* Actively contribute to process improvement and continuous development.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
* GCSEs/A-Levels with 1+ year experience, or a relevant Degree.
* Training in Food Safety & Quality Systems (desirable).
* Previous food manufacturing / BRC systems experience preferred.
* Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and resilience.
* IT literate with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for someone who:
* Has a passion for food safety and quality assurance.
* Thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Is detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoys problem-solving.
* Wants to grow and develop their career in food manufacturing QA.
Similar Job Titles That Fit You Might Include:
* Quality Technician / Quality Controller (QC) / Quality Inspector
* QA Operative / QA Assistant / Quality Monitoring Officer
* Quality Officer / Quality Coordinator / Quality Specialist
* Quality Systems Technician / Quality Compliance Officer
Location:Osmaston Derby
Apply Today! – If you’re ready to make a real impact in a supportive and quality-driven team, we’d love to hear from you!
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