The Company: IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, employing over 850 people across our UK sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butchers, Classic Cat and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel and Crick produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. The Role: We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our technical team in Crick. This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (14:00 - 22:00) Key Accountabilities: 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 Additional Accountabilities: 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 Knowledge, Skills and Experience GCSE or equivalent standard; numerate and literate Basic Computer literate 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 Benefits: Hourly salary of £16.82 Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity Pension: NEST Employee contributions 4.5% / Employer contribution 3.5% - salary sacrifice Other Benefits: Free parking, free electric car charging, discounted products & free hot drinks. Medicash Plan Overtime You are also able to choose a non-contractual flexible benefits, such as being able to purchase heavily discounted pet food.