Weekend Quality Assurance Technician — Food Manufacturing

Rich Products Corporation; Andover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Andover is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for weekend shifts. This role involves ensuring product quality, safety standards, and compliance with regulations in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in food safety and quality practices. This position offers competitive wages and benefits within a supportive family-oriented company culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Volunteering opportunities

Holiday gatherings

Responsibilities

• Check products for safety, legality, and quality compliance.
• Maintain and calibrate food safety monitoring equipment.
• Ensure compliance with BRC standards.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures with the Production Team.
• Complete regular quality reports.
• Conduct internal audits of products and processes.
• Promote good manufacturing practices.
• Assess finished products against quality attributes.
• Check labelling and date coding compliance.
• Report any non-conformances immediately.
• Assist in identifying root causes of issues.
• Support troubleshooting in the factory.
• Document all related paperwork accurately.
• Implement QMS processes in the factory.
• Support hygienic practices in production.
• Compile product manuals and labelling information.
• Test raw materials and packaging materials.
• Conduct cleaning verification for the EMP.
• Assist in supplier auditing.
• Train new QA team members.
• Provide coverage for departmental absences.

Skills

Level 3 in food hygiene

Level 2/3 in HACCP

EMP knowledge

QMS knowledge

BRC food manufacturing awareness

Bakery process knowledge

Internal audit trained

Basic food law and regulations

Food Manufacturing background

2 years experience in food manufacturing environment

Degree level in education

QMS experience

Experience in internal auditing

Education

Degree level in education

Job description

A leading food company in Andover is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for weekend shifts. This role involves ensuring product quality, safety standards, and compliance with regulations in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in food safety and quality practices. This position offers competitive wages and benefits within a supportive family-oriented company culture.