Quality Assurance Technician

Saputo; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British dairy producer is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure compliance with food safety standards in Nuneaton. The role requires hands-on experience in quality assurance within a food manufacturing environment and the ability to work independently. The company offers a competitive salary of £38,942.16 per annum and a variety of employee benefits, including a health cash plan and generous pension contributions. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about food safety and quality assurance.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Bonus scheme

Inclusive working environment

Life assurance

Generous employer pension contributions

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Discounted products

Access to exclusive benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable hands-on experience in quality assurance within a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to conduct audits effectively.
• Strong understanding of relevant food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete and document routine quality and food safety checks.
• Conduct audits and implement necessary changes.
• Report and escalate out-of-spec results or quality incidents.

Skills

Hands-on experience in quality assurance

Ability to work independently

Prioritization and scheduling

Strong understanding of food manufacturing standards

Education

Certificates in food hygiene

Certificates in HACCP

Certificates in GMP

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician page is loaded## Quality Assurance Technicianremote type: On-Sitelocations: Nuneaton, Warwickshiretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR61107You will be best suited to the position if you have hands-on experience within a quality assurance role where you are predominantly on the shop floor of a food manufacturing/production environment. You’ll be able to communicate across different teams, plan and complete your workload autonomously.Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, rotating days & nights.Salary: £38,942.16 per annum## **YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…*** Completing and documenting all the routine quality and food safety checks as required* Ensuring microbiological sampling and reporting is completed to schedule and sent for submission accurately* Reporting and escalating any out-of-spec results or quality incidents* Utilising your eye for detail to ensure compliance with BRC and retailer standards* Conducting audits, investigations, and implementing changes* Working with the broader business teams to support the implementation of training, best practice, and key learnings to ensure optimum performance across the shift system## **YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU HAVE…*** Demonstratable hands-on experience conducting audits in a quality assurance position within a food manufacturing production environment* The ability work on your own initiative and able to quickly prioritise and manage your own schedule effectively.* Certificates in food hygiene, HACCP, and GMP* Ability to display a strong understanding of relevant food manufacturing standards## **WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH...*** Health Cash Plan - claim money back up to a set limit of c.£700 p.a. on essential healthcare (e.g: massage, dental, optical)* Bonus scheme* Inclusive working environment along with great development opportunities* Life assurance up to 4x contractual pay* Access to Thrive - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focusses on mental health support* Generous employer pension contributions* Free, onsite parking* Subsidised staff restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner* Discounted SDUK products* My Staff shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice, and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.### ### *Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.*### **We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.**In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.