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Quality Assurance Technician
Job Posted: 20 days ago
Salary: £ 31,000/Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NN3, Moulton, West Northamptonshire
Expire in: 7 days
Job Description
Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Salary: £30,000 - £31,000
Location: Northampton
Type: Permanent // Full Time
Work Hours: Monday to Friday // 45 hours per week // 5am – 3pm
Overview:
The Flavour Network are recruiting for a Quality Assurance Technician for a leading food manufacturing business based in Northampton. As Quality Assurance Technician you'll be conducting audits to ensure safe, legal, and authentic food production. our day-to-day will involve monitoring factory compliance with GMP, hygiene, and quality standards, as well as managing swab and product sampling to maintain the highest standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with production and QA experience in the food industry to take the next step in their careers and grow into a vital Quality Assurance Technician role.
Responsibilities for the Quality Assurance Technician:
* Conduct audits and spot checks to support the production of safe, legal, and authentic food products.
* Monitor factory and production standards to ensure compliance with GMP, hygiene, and quality requirements.
* Manage swab and product sampling plans and maintain accurate records.
* Audit cleaning standards and take swab samples from equipment, food contact surfaces, and factory environments.
* Collaborate with senior management to review and address training needs.
* Deliver induction training for new employees.
* Maintain the calibration schedule and associated records.
* Oversee the Corrective Action file, ensuring non-conformities are properly addressed and resolved.
* Ensure staff certifications and training are current and compliant.
* Implement and oversee HACCP and Due Diligence procedures.
* Participate in continuous improvement projects and maintain quality assurance analysis.
* Collect and prepare samples for evaluation, including microbiological swabs.
* Assist with inbound product inspections and traceability audits.
* Identify production practice weaknesses and work with the Technical Team or Operations Manager to develop corrective strategies.
Requirements for the Quality Assurance Technician:
* Proven experience in food production environments.
* Practical knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) in the food industry.
* Experience performing audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
* Certification in Basic Food Hygiene is essential.
* In-depth understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP principles.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levelsBefore You Apply
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