QA Technician in West Sussex

Location: West Sussex

Report to: QA Manager

Shift pattern: 48hrs, across 5 days but it’s not always Mon-Fri, it will be based on rotations. Occasional night shifts included

The Opportunity

An established food manufacturing business is looking for a Product Quality Assurance Technician to support the site’s technical and production teams, ensuring that products consistently meet the required standards for food safety, legality and quality.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with production and has a strong eye for detail. You’ll carry out routine quality checks, monitor packing standards, maintain accurate records and support the investigation of any quality issues that arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and record quality checks on incoming raw materials and finished products.
• Check that products are correctly labelled and meet the required specification.
• Ensure the correct and most up-to-date specifications and documentation are being used.
• Monitor production and packing lines, identifying issues such as quality defects, foreign body risks, packaging problems or labelling errors.
• Check that quality equipment is maintained appropriately and calibrated at the required intervals.
• Support taste panels, shelf-life assessments and other product evaluations where required.
• Work closely with QA, Production, Line Leaders and wider teams to communicate quality concerns and identify improvements.
• Ensure all quality checks and processes are completed in line with site procedures.
• Assist with investigations into non-conformances, quality issues and customer complaints, helping to implement corrective actions.
• Provide support to wider teams across the site when required, particularly during quieter periods.

About You

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing or fresh produce environment; soft fruit experience would be particularly advantageous.
• A good understanding of quality and food safety principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to completing checks and documentation.
• Good computer skills and confidence using standard systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The flexibility to adapt to changing production requirements and working hours.
• The ability to work independently while also being an effective team player.