Quality Control Technician 6972

Quality Control Technician

Location: Clevedon, North Somerset

Salary: £28,608 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 08:45 – 16:45

Friday: 08:45 – 16:00 (includes a paid 45-minute lunch break and an early finish)

The Role

We are recruiting for a Quality Control Technician to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business. Working within the Compliance Technical Team, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest quality and food safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous quality control experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out quality control testing on finished products and raw materials.
• Upload quality data onto SAP and release approved products.
• Set up and coordinate taste panels.
• Prepare and dispatch samples for chemical, microbiological and allergen testing.
• Complete scheduled microbiological swabbing and water sampling.
• Support production by responding to technical queries and completing associated documentation.
• Assist with technical projects and provide wider support to the Technical Team.

About You

• Previous experience within a Quality Control or Quality Assurance environment.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach with a positive attitude.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Salary of £28,608 per annum.
• Monday to Friday working with an early finish every Friday.
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Company pension with 3% employer contribution.
• WPA Healthcare NHS Top-Up Scheme following successful probation.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Retail discount scheme.
• Modern office and laboratory facilities.
• Opportunity to join a growing and innovative food manufacturing business.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andrew on 01453 755330.

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