Quality Technologist

A major food manufacturer near the Bromsgrove area is looking for a Quality Technologist to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity with a company who supply to some of the biggest clients in the industry, whether it be a variety of seafood, sauces, condiments and much more!

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Technologist with a strong technical background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably food related. Operating in a busy and high-speed environment and reporting into the Quality Assurance Manager, you will have strong internal auditing skills and a solid quality toolkit to implement

This Quality team currently operates on a 15:00 – 23:30 shift
 
Role: Quality Technologist
Location: Commutable from Birmingham, Evesham, Bromsgrove, Leamington Spa etc
Salary: £13.84 per hour + £6.50 per day shift allowance
Shift: 15:00 – 23:30
 
The key responsibilities of the Quality Technologist role will be:
 

• Conduct internal audits across key areas, including GMP, CCPs, labeling, date coding, traceability, hygiene, fabrication, product quality, documentation, and production processes.
• Ensure audits are fully documented and results are communicated effectively, including root cause analysis and follow-ups to prevent recurring issues.
• Investigate food safety, quality, or legal concerns, gathering full traceability data and reporting findings to management.
• Ensure compliance with third-party audit requirements and customer codes of practice by following QA procedures and systems.
• Oversee quality control systems, including Olympus Auto verification, metal detectors, and check weighers, ensuring proper setup before production and offering operational support as needed.
• Act as the primary contact for operational departments requiring food safety, legality, and quality advice in day-to-day factory operations.
• Conduct thorough investigations for out-of-specification results, customer complaints, and foreign body incidents (e.g., metal or glass contamination). Perform root cause analyses to implement corrective actions and prevent future occurrences.
• Manage non-conformance procedures, including issuing and overseeing documented non-conformances, concessions, hold notifications, and quarantined goods to ensure product and process control.
• Perform routine and new process validations in line with HACCP requirements and attend product/process trials to facilitate smooth launches.
• Support the complaints reduction plan, collaborating with operations to drive product quality improvements.
• Be a key member of the audit traceability team, ensuring effective cross-department communication and seamless shift handovers.
• Provide mentorship and support to QA Technicians, helping to uphold high-quality standards across the business

The key requirements of the Quality Technologist will be:

• Minimum two years of experience in a food industry production, QA, or technical role.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Food Safety qualification (Level 2 or higher).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience as an internal auditor within a food production environment

 
Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation
 
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