Quality Technologist
Maidstone
12-Month Contract
Monday – Friday
My client is looking for a Quality Technologist to join their team on a 12-month contract, with a possibility of a few additional months. If you have a background in a quality role within the food industry and are looking for a new role with a slight step up in duties, then this could be a great opportunity for you!
Duties include:
1. Conduct daily quality activities: sampling, testing, reporting, and releasing finished products and raw materials
2. Perform site controls including allergen and environmental monitoring, pest control, and record-keeping
3. Support investigations into analytical failures (OOS results) and non-conformances
4. Coordinate urgent orders, pre-shipment samples, and concessions with customer support
5. Carry out GMP and hygiene audits and assist in validation activities (allergen, homogeneity, cleaning, shelf-life)
6. Verify batch documents and labels prior to manufacture and release finished products
7. Issue Certificates of Analysis (C of A) and liaise with internal/external laboratories
8. Assist with training new starters and supporting production in resolving quality-related issues
The successful candidate will have/be:
9. Previous experience within a quality position, working for a food manufacturer or related industry.
10. Understanding of quality standards.
11. Strong communication skills
12. Computer literate
This role is being handled by Bradley Briggs, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment