Junior Quality Assurance Technician (Food Manufacturing)

Junior Quality Assurance Technician (Food Manufacturing)

£13.02 an hour + Pay Rise After Training + Health Cash Back + Free On-Site Parking + Free Products

**Full Specialised Training**

Mansfield

Are you a detail driven individual, who has an interest in quality, looking to kickstart their career with an opportunity that provides full training in a well-established business?

On offer is the chance to join a successful third-generation, family-owned agricultural and food production business specialising in the growing, packing and distribution of fresh root vegetables to major UK retailers. Having seen major growth over the last few years, the company is looking to expand its team.

You will be responsible for monitoring quality standards throughout the washing and packing processes, conducting inspections, identifying product defects and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Working closely with the Technical Manager and wider production team, you will carry out quality checks, maintain accurate records, support factory audits and help resolve non-conformances, whilst contributing to continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.

The suitable candidate will be a motivated individual, who has an interest in starting a career in a quality function.

The Role

• Carry out routine quality inspections across washing, grading and packing operations
• Assess fresh produce for defects, contamination and compliance with product specifications
• Complete quality control documentation, inspection records and production reports

• Conduct GMP inspections and glass and plastic audits across production areas
• Identify quality issues and work with production teams to implement corrective actions

• 40 hours per week, 4 days on, 4 days off

The Person

• Motivated to start a career in quality

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH27945

Keywords: Quality Assurance, Quality Control, QA Technician, QC Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Controller, Quality Inspector, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, Food Production, Fresh Produce, Food Processing, Vegetable Processing, Food Packaging, Quality Inspection, Product Inspection, Quality Standards, Quality Compliance, Food Hygiene, GMP, Good Manufacturing Practice, HACCP, BRCGS, Quality Auditing, Internal Audits, Glass and Plastic Audits, Non-Conformance, Corrective Actions, Equipment Calibration, Microbiological Testing, Lab Sampling, Shelf-Life Testing, Product Traceability, Risk Assessments, Quality Documentation, Quality Reporting, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, FMCG, Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire, Mansfield

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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