QA Technician

QA Technician | Food Manufacturing
Coventry | 4 on 4 off | Days or Nights
£29,972 per annum

A leading food manufacturing business based in Coventry is looking for 3 QA Technician’s to join their Quality & Technical team.

This is a hands-on role working closely with the production team to ensure food safety, product quality and site standards are consistently maintained. You’ll be responsible for carrying out quality checks throughout the production process, investigating issues and helping to drive a strong quality culture across the site.

The role operates on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, with the opportunity to work either permanent days or permanent nights.

Key Responsibilities – QA Technician

• Carrying out quality and food safety checks throughout the production process
• Monitoring production against the site’s Quality and Food Safety Plan
• Collecting samples and carrying out relevant testing
• Completing microbiological, chemical, shelf-life and organoleptic testing
• Conducting GMP and GLP checks across the manufacturing environment
• Carrying out on-line quality and food safety monitoring
• Completing glass, belt and other quality audits
• Ensuring full product traceability and accurate record keeping
• Supporting investigations into customer complaints and identifying root causes
• Working with Production to implement corrective and preventative actions
• Carrying out calibration checks and reporting equipment outside of tolerance
• Identifying and escalating potential food safety or quality issues
• Placing non-conforming product on hold where required
• Maintaining accurate and easily retrievable QA and production records

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a QA/Quality role in a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of GMP and GLP
• HACCP knowledge
• Level 3 Hygiene qualification
• Experience carrying out quality checks and audits
• Understanding of food safety and quality systems
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Ability to investigate issues and identify root causes
• Comfortable working independently and using own initiative
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Food Science or equivalent background would be advantageous

Package & Benefits

• £29,972 per annum
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Permanent days OR permanent nights
• Full-time permanent position
• Opportunity to join an established food manufacturing business
• Ongoing training and development
• Varied role across production, laboratory and quality functions