Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance TechnicianDurham Food Manufacturing £31,000 £32,000 per annumWe are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to join our Technical team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining site compliance, product integrity, and BRC accreditation standards.Key Responsibilities: Conduct sampling and testing of raw materials and finished products in line with site specifications Perform analytical testing including moisture, salt, pH, and available water Manage environmental, allergen and potable water verification swabbing, including logging, trending and re-testing of out-of-specification results Coordinate microbiological, heavy metal, pesticide and mycotoxin testing in accordance with the site testing schedule Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints using internal procedures and root cause analysis Manage product holds and ensure timely closure of NCRs Carry out internal GMP, Hygiene and QMS audits Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with document control procedures Support BRC accreditation and customer audit requirements Assist with new product launch documentation and compliance packs Provide coaching and guidance to production teams on food safety and quality procedures About You: Previous QA experience within food manufacturing is essential Strong understanding of BRC, GMP, HACCP and QMS systems Experience handling compliance audits and documentation Confident ..... full job details .....