We are looking for a driven
Quality Technician
to join a
global independent soft drinks manufacturer
with
78 manufacturing sites
worldwide including
6 sites in the UK based in
Bridgewater (TA6).
Salary is
£35,000
per annum + 4% Bonus
4 on 4 off shift -
2 x Days (07:0019:00), 2 x Nights (19:0007:00), followed by 4 days off
Permanent role,
will consider both full-time and part time candidates
Benefits:
35 days holiday (including bank holidays), Company pension scheme, Healthcare options, and access to Discount & Offers Platform.
Are you detail-driven, quality-focused, and passionate about maintaining the highest food safety standards?
As a
Quality Technician, you will be the technical point of contact outside regular hours, working closely with Shift Managers to
resolve quality issues in real time. Youll ensure compliance with
food safety standards
by performing inspections,
GMP and hygiene audits, raw material sample testing, and traceability checks.
You will
lead investigations into non-conformance'sand complaints, escalating issues where product legality or safety may be at risk. Youll also
support production on trials, first runs, and
continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring accurate data logging, calibration, and documentation are always maintained.
Ideally you will be an experienced
Quality Technician
in a
food, beverage, pharmaceutical or FMCG
environment. Hands-on experience conducting
GMP and hygiene audits, investigating non-conformance'sand complaints, and working to recognised quality standards such as
BRCGS, HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000. Confident in reviewing batch records, testing raw materials, and
ensuring compliance with food safety legislation. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively across production, engineering, and technical teams are essential.
Quality Technician:
Key responsibilities
Act as the onsite quality lead during your shift, supporting and advising Shift Managers
Perform GMP and hygiene audits, raw material testing, and traceability checks
Investigate product complaints and non-conformance's, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
Maintain accurate records, calibration schedules, and sample retention processes
Support production trials, first production runs, and new product launches
Promote a strong quality and food safety culture across all teams
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch
Would also suit:
Quality Auditor, QA Technician, Food Quality Officer, Quality Controller, Hygiene Auditor
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy
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