QA Technician 6937

FIRST BASE EMPLOYMENT LIMITED · Penrith, North West

QA Technician 6937 at FIRST BASE EMPLOYMENT LIMITED, based in Penrith, North West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Penrith, North West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
13 Sep 2026

Reference https://first-base.co.uk/job/qa-technician-6937-6937/

About the role

QA Technician

Location: Stroud

Hours: Full Time, Permanent
39 hours per week

Salary: £27,000 – £29,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities of a QA Technician:

  • Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and all regulatory and third-party standards
  • Maintain accurate quality documentation and support an "Always Audit Ready" culture
  • Monitor the microbiological and chemical safety of finished products, escalating any concerns that could impact food safety or quality
  • Conduct internal audits and inspections, working closely with Team Leaders to address any findings
  • Release finished products in line with internal quality procedures
  • Assist with customer complaint investigations, identifying root causes and supporting corrective actions
  • Collaborate with production and other departments to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support the maintenance of site quality and food safety standards at all times

Key Skills of a QA Technician:

  • Previous experience within a Quality team, including microbiological and chemical testing
  • Understanding of drinks manufacturing processes
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving
  • Well organised and adaptable
  • Results-focused with a continuous improvement mindset

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to [email removed] or call Andrew on [phone removed].

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Reference: https://first-base.co.uk/job/qa-technician-6937-6937/ · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 13 Sep 2026 · Listed via FIRST BASE EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

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