Quality Assurance Technician | THG Manufacturing Blackpool (12 Month Maternity Cover)

The Hut Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global ecommerce company in Lancashire is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves maintaining the Quality Management System, conducting QA checks, and ensuring product safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will have HACCP qualifications, attention to detail, and experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment committed to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Management role.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience conducting internal audits and hosting technical visits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the Quality Management System.
• Conduct daily Quality Assurance checks across areas.
• Inspect and test materials and finished goods.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Education

HACCP qualification

Basic Food Hygiene Level 3 certification

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician | THG Manufacturing Blackpool (12 Month Maternity Cover)

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG. With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

About THG Manufacturing – Blackpool

THG Manufacturing is a leading producer of high-quality solid dose capsules and tablets, supplying premium vitamins and supplements to customers and brands worldwide. With a strong heritage and a commitment to excellence, we proudly support a global customer base, including the world’s largest online sports nutrition brand, Myprotein.

Based in our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility on the Lancashire coast, our products are distributed across the globe with uncompromising focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

Role: QA Technician (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Location: THG Manufacturing, 3 Amy Johnson Court, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, FY4 2RP

Responsibilities

Maintain and support the Quality Management System, ensuring full compliance with legislative, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Conduct daily Quality Assurance checks across warehouse and production areas.

Inspect and test materials and finished goods to verify safety, quality, and conformity.

Monitor batch documentation and ensure products released to market meet all quality and food safety standards.

Assist in customer complaint investigations and non-conformance reviews, applying appropriate root‑cause, corrective, and preventive action tools.

Support the QC Lead in preparation for internal and external audits.

Ensure full product and raw material traceability throughout the production process, maintaining accurate and compliant records.

Raise internal non‑compliances where required and lead associated investigations.

Carry out testing in line with finished product specifications and standard procedures.

Assist with traceability exercises from ingredients through to finished goods, and vice versa.

Perform GMP and Glass Audits as required.

Work closely with the hygiene team to maintain high hygiene standards and ensure products are manufactured in a safe and compliant environment.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a similar Quality Assurance or Quality Management role.
• HACCP qualification and Basic Food Hygiene Level 3 certification.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly within Microsoft Office.
• Experience conducting internal audits and hosting technical visits.
• Strong background in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing (capsule and tablet experience desirable).
• Knowledge or experience of BRC and ISO standards (desirable).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven’t heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.

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