Quality Assurance Technician

Airport Placements; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Uckfield is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to ensure products meet quality standards. Responsibilities include performing inspections and maintaining records. Candidates should have experience in quality assurance and understand relevant standards. This is a full-time position with a salary of £27,000, plus benefits including a supportive team environment and ongoing training.

Benefits

24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Quality Assurance or similar.
• Understanding of quality systems and standards, e.g. BRC, RSPO.
• Experience in a busy work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections on in-process and final products.
• Maintain inspection records and complete relevant documentation.
• Assist with investigations for non-conformance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Methodical approach

Education

Level 3 HACCP

Level 2 Food safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Salary: £27,000 with a review after successful completion of 6-month probation period
• Job Type: Full-time, Maternity cover (with potential for full time position at end of maternity cover)
• Working Hours: 8 - 4.30pm (with some flexibility)

HRGO Recruitment are seeking an experience Quality Assurance Technician to join our client's team in the packaging industry.

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet internal and external quality standards. You will be responsible for carrying out inspections, maintaining records, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine in-process and final product inspections
• Conduct visual and documented checks throughout production on raw materials
• Maintain accurate inspection records and complete relevant quality documentation
• Report any non-conformances and assist with investigations and root cause analysis
• Support the implementation of corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
• Collaborate with production to promote quality awareness
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS packaging, RSPO and any relevant industry or regulatory standards
• Participate in internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Investigate and support the response to customer complaints
• Creating and maintaining internal documentation crucial to the running of products within manufacturing
• Carry out hygiene and glass and brittle inspections

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or similar technical role
• Understanding of quality systems and standards (e.g. BRC, RSPO, GMP)
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Friendly, flexible and reliable team member
• Must enjoy working outside of the office in a busy environment
• Level 3 HACCP
• Level 2 Food safety
• BRCGS or equivalent audit experience
• Co Packer or food manufacturer experience
• Eligibility for company partnership and bonus scheme
• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive team environment with a strong focus on quality and safety