Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Technician ⚠️ FOOD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL ⚠️ NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE - APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK Hours: Monday-Friday, 13:45-22:00 1 in 4 Saturdays (07:00-16:00) with a day off in lieu Pay: £30k Employment: Full‑time, 40 hours per week Benefits: Company pension, free parking, on-site parking Location: On‑siteAbout the Role We're looking for a reliable and detail‑focused QA/QC Technician to join our food manufacturing team. You'll help ensure that our cooked chicken products are safe, consistent, and meet the highest quality standards. This role involves hands-on work in temperature-controlled environments with raw and cooked products, completing checks, audits, calibrations, and supporting the production team with quality procedures and daily documentation. Key Responsibilities Quality Checks & Audits Complete daily and weekly quality checks and record results accurately. Report issues or non‑conformances to management. Conduct internal audits (GMP, Glass & Brittle, etc.). Carry out production checks such as bag weights, temperatures, product specifications, and CCP monitoring.Paperwork & Labelling Create and print production labels and maintain correct stock. Keep production paperwork up to date and audit completed documents. Assist with daily production plans and documentation.Equipment & Monitoring Launch and download data from loggers. Complete daily checks on fridges, scales, probes, gas analysis, ATP, cooker probes and more. Conduct weekly swabbing and trend results.Samples, Testing & Tracing Collect samples and complete lab paperwork. Track and trend lab results. Support traceability work, audits, and customer complaint investigations.Visitors & Contractors Escort visitors and contractors when required. Assist during customer visits and external audits.What We're Looking For Experience in the food industry is essential - applications without food experience cannot be considered. Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety standards. Knowledge of BRC or similar accreditation is beneficial. Great communication, organisation, and attention to detail. Proactive approach to spotting and solving issues. Relevant qualifications are helpful but not essential