Food Safety and Quality Technician

We''re searching for a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join the Quality and Technical department of a global FMCG manufacturer in Harrogate. Demonstrable prior QA or microbiology experience within a food manufacturing environment is desired. Key Benefits: Harrogate Based £30,000 pa, dependent on experience 8 Hour Shift Rota Must be UK resident with full UK working rights residing within local area. The Role: As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will report into the Quality Manager and be responsible for conducting quality assurance tasks across the site, with a focus on activities within the micro lab facility. You will be responsible for maintaining Food Safety and Quality Systems in accordance to business need. Key Responsibilities: Support the Quality Manager in maintaining Food Safety and Quality Systems. Conduct site hygiene surveys of plant and personnel and microbiological testing in line with schedule and documented procedures as Sampling and plating of relevant plant-based samples and finished products. Perform regular Quality Assurance line-audits to ensure product quality and packaging standards. Maintain a clean working environment and ensure proper stock rotation of lab consumables (FIFO). Carry out complaint investigations and document findings within Safefood 360. Collaborate closely with the Operations department, taking a proactive stance in identifying potential risks and jointly addressing issues as they emerge Dipping boreholes and collect ..... full job details .....