QA Technician - Maternity Cover - food manufacturing

QA Technician - Maternity Cover This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative and forward-thinking business that is constantly evolving and developing their products to stay at the forefront of their sector and maintain their reputation for producing an exciting product range. About the QA Technician job The purpose of your role is to provide technical support across the site, focusing on laboratory operations and compliance with food safety and quality management systems. Working closely with the Operations Team, you will help ensure products consistently meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and food safety and quality standards. Key tasks Carry out a range of laboratory activities, including product and shelf-life testing, equipment verification, stock control and accurate record keeping, ensuring all testing is completed in line with company procedures. Supporting the site''s Food Safety and Quality Management System and help maintain compliance with BRC standards and ensure food safety and quality requirements are consistently met. Conduct routine hygiene inspections, environmental monitoring activities, including microbiological and air quality sampling, as well as scheduled Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audits to verify compliance across the site. Work closely with Production to ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively, driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of quality and food safety. As a visible ..... full job details .....