Purpose of Role: The Quality Technician is responsible for supporting the Quality Management Team and Production Team to ensure that the site food safety, legality and quality policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to. Key Result Areas: Audit processes and paperwork. Monitoring that site standards are adhered to through Internal, Competency, and Traceability audits Assisting technical & production teams during external audits/vi Taking a lead role in problem solving and investigations as/when required. Carry out relevant technical training. Assist in maintaining and improving quality systems. Be involved with Technical related projects. Carrying out GMP & Glass and Hard Plastic audits. Calibration of equipment. Cover for Quality Controllers where required. Preparing samples to be sent away for external microbiological testing. Propose continuous improvement ideas to progress Technical department performance Monitoring QC activities are carried out effectively and in a timely fashion, supporting if required Key Performance Indicators: Successful resolution of non-conformances. Completion of internal audits against target dates. Assist Quality Management in compiling information for weekly KPI reports. Qualifications: Internal auditing, Intermediate Food Hygiene, and HACCP qualifications are desirable, but training will be provided. Skills: Self-motivated Good problem solving and analytical skills Strong ability to communicate effectively Ability to meet deadlines by working with colleagues and teams across the business Ability to gather and record accurate information Good attention to detail Confident in decision making Confident in decision making Good time management and organisational skills Ability to motivate, persuade and influence daily contacts A positive demeanour and can-do attitude Good IT literacy Experience: Previous experience in a quality role. What we offer: Ongoing training and development opportunities Company pension scheme (T&C applies) Company private health insurance (T&C applies) Staff discounts, Wagestream, Cycle to work, gym discount A supportive team environment in a stable and growing business Company private health insurance (T&C applies) Staff discounts, Wagestream, Cycle to work, gym discount A supportive team environment in a stable and growing business We retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications. We would, therefore, encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.