Quality Technologist
Sheffield
4 on / 4 off (days & nights: 6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)
My client is a well-established and growing food manufacturing business based in Sheffield and is currently looking to recruit a Quality Technologist to join their Technical team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality professional with food manufacturing experience to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, offers development opportunities and operates in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
The Role
Reporting to the QA Supervisor, the Quality Technologist will play a key role in ensuring food safety, quality and compliance across site operations. Working closely with Operations, you’ll support daily production while maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement.
This is a hands-on role operating on a rotating 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, covering both days and nights.
Key Responsibilities
Validate compliance of site operations through auditing, sampling and monitoring
Front-line management of food safety and quality incidents, including holds, concessions and non-conformances
Conduct process, HACCP and internal QMS audits and ensure corrective actions are closed out
Monitor product quality on-line and complete product quality evaluations and end-of-line checks
Carry out traceability exercises and support customer and third-party audits
Investigate consumer complaints, identify root cause and implement corrective actions
Manage microbiological and nutritional data, reporting and issue resolution
Support export requirements, including traceability and veterinary audits
Work closely with Operations to resolve daily production challenges, balancing safety, legality and quality
About You
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Level 3 Food Hygiene and Level 2 HACCP
Trained internal auditor
Experience within a food manufacturing environment (bakery experience advantageous)
Strong understanding of GMP and allergen controls
Competent in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Proven experience in quality investigations and continuous improvement
Personal Attributes
Hands-on, proactive and well organised
Confident decision-maker with the ability to justify actions
Strong communicator, able to challenge constructively
Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Reliable, committed and proud of your work
Previous QA experience within bakery manufacturing is ideal, however candidates with broader food manufacturing experience, an inquisitive mindset and a willingness to learn are also encouraged to apply, as full training and support will be provided