Quality Control Technician

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Quality Control Technician

Location: Clevedon, North Somerset

Salary: £28,608 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 08:45 – 16:45

Friday: 08:45 – 16:00 (includes a paid 45-minute lunch break and an early finish)

The Role

We are recruiting for a Quality Control Technician to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business. Working within the Compliance Technical Team, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest quality and food safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous quality control experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out quality control testing on finished products and raw materials.
  • Upload quality data onto SAP and release approved products.
  • Set up and coordinate taste panels.
  • Prepare and dispatch samples for chemical, microbiological and allergen testing.
  • Complete scheduled microbiological swabbing and water sampling.
  • Support production by responding to technical queries and completing associated documentation.
  • Assist with technical projects and provide wider support to the Technical Team.

About You

  • Previous experience within a Quality Control or Quality Assurance environment.
  • Good Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel.
  • GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexible approach with a positive attitude.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Right to work in the UK.

Benefits

  • Salary of £28,608 per annum.
  • Monday to Friday working with an early finish every Friday.
  • 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
  • Company pension with 3% employer contribution.
  • WPA Healthcare NHS Top-Up Scheme following successful probation.
  • Death in Service benefit.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Retail discount scheme.
  • Modern office and laboratory facilities.
  • Opportunity to join a growing and innovative food manufacturing business.
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