Quality Assurance Technician

A major food manufacturer near the Bromsgrove area is looking for a Quality Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Technician with a strong technical background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably food related Operating in a busy and high-speed environment and reporting into the Quality Assurance Manager, you will have a strong quality toolkit and good understanding of food manufacturing standards. This is a fantastic opportunity with a company who supply to some of the biggest clients in the industry, whether it be a variety of seafood, sauces, condiments and much more This Quality team currently operates on a 15:00 – 23:30 shift Role: Quality Technician Location: Commutable from Birmingham, Evesham, Leamington Spa, Bromsgrove etc Salary: £13.21 per hour £6.50 per day shift allowance Shift: 15:00 – 23:30 The key responsibilities of the Quality Technician role will be: • Collect and analyse all required samples according to the scheduled requirements, ensuring accurate data input into relevant systems. • Conduct swabbing procedures in line with documented schedules. • Perform ingredient and packaging inspections, providing results to the Intake Compliance Controller. • Prepare test packs with precise weight measurements and verify packaging tare weights, updating records accordingly. • Verify the accuracy of measuring equipment by performing calibration and verification checks, coordinating with external companies when needed. Maintain up-to-date schedules and address any out-of-specifications promptly. • Maintain and update Glass & Hard Plastic records, as well as startup audit sheets and booklets. • Support the complaints reduction action plan, working closely with the QA team and operations to uphold product quality standards. • Organize and conduct quality taste panels, including cooking products when necessary, while documenting all findings. • Assist with product quality assessments, including Start of Life (SOL), End of Life (EOL), over shelf-life, and consistency panels. • Ensure factory paperwork is properly organized and readily accessible for traceability and audit purposes. • Oversee the tracking and distribution of factory consumables, ensuring proper numbering and coding. • Verify detection methods for consumable items, such as metal detection checks on new batches of plasters, pens, etc. • Serve as a key member of the site audit traceability team. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in QA systems. • Adhere to all company policies and procedures. • Perform additional duties or project work as needed to support business objectives The key requirements of the Quality Technician will be: • Minimum two years of experience in a food industry production, QA, or technical role. • Fluent in English with strong communication skills. • Food Safety qualification (Level 2 or higher). • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Please apply online or contact kieran.brookestechnical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation Executive Network Group, encompassing Technical Network, Network HR, HSE Network & Procurement People, sourcing mid to senior level management for automotive, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing industrial sectors, with a portfolio of services including executive search, advertising, MRO for permanent and interim contract recruitment services

Location: Bromsgrove, GB

Posted Date: 4/18/2025