In this role you support the Technical Manager to uphold and improve food safety, quality and technical standards across the site. You will work closely with Production to implement QA activities and drive continuous improvement. The role combines hands-on checks, audits and documentation to ensure compliance and traceability. You will contribute to a strong food safety culture and help resolve issues that affect product quality and customer satisfaction. This is a hands-on position with real impact on daily operations and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Carry out daily pre-production, hygiene, PPE, cleaning and GMP checks
Perform routine checks on temperature, weight, equipment and product quality during production
Review and maintain production, packing, raw material and quality records
Support product coding, traceability exercises and mock recalls
Assist with HACCP system and monitoring of HACCP controls
Carry out hygiene, departmental, glass and GMP audits
Support BRCGS compliance and audit preparation
Assist with corrective and preventive actions following audits and non-conformances
Support investigations into quality issues and customer complaints
Complete product taste panels and sensory checks
Maintain and update QAS documentation and technical records
Promote high standards of food safety, hygiene, GMP and quality across production
Collaborate with Production and Technical teams to identify and resolve issues
Key requirements
Experience in food manufacturing, QA, technical or food safety (desirable)
Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain accurate records and follow procedures
Ability to identify and report food safety and quality issues
Good IT and administrative skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable working in a busy production environment
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