Total 19 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 0UB

We are working alongside a well-established Social Housing Contractor who are looking for a Regional Compliance Co-ordinator to join their team.

They help clients to compliantly deliver PAS retrofit projects through all relevant funding streams including the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund.

Reporting into the Compliance & Finance Manager, you will actively assist in the development and implementation of retrofit compliance and help manage quality and compliance regional teams to collate and audit evidence required.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing team to develop your career with them. This will be based in the companies Midlands offices and will require travel covering sites across Coventry, Hereford & Solihull.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage compliance administrator and supporting project quality administrators
• Work closely with internal teams to identify and manage evidence required for each scheme
• Manage project level data and reporting to ensure compliance and new project set-ups
• Provide reporting in line with project KPI's.
• Liaise with subcontractors and project teams and manage relationships with Clients, Retrofit Coordinators; Assessors; and Designers
• Support the delivery of PAS compliance training and knowledge
• Assist in lodgements of PAS/MCS measures in conjunction project teams
• Visit projects, attend internal team and external stakeholder meetings
• Helping implement new quality and compliance processes and procedures
• Research and develop knowledge base of key funding streams and PAS requirements

Benefits:

• 23 holidays and public (bank) holidays.
• Employer Pension Scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Free Parking on-site.

A successful candidate would have:

• Minimum 1 year experience in quality/compliance management.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (esp. Word, Excel) and project management tools.
• Ability to use initiative and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines effectively and prioritise workload.
• Team Leadership Skills
• A positive and friendly manner.
• A full UK driving licence.

If you are interested in the vacancy and would like to apply, please apply via the link below or call 01204 554 884 option 3 and speak to Steph.

Quality Engineer required for our respected Global Aerospace client based in Worcestershire.

Key Responsibilities – Quality Engineer

• Define, specify, and implement quality standards and procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical advice and counsel to cross-functional teams assigned to process improvement projects.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Completes Quality Engineering assignments with minimal supervision.
• Develop and implement corrective actions.
• Host Source inspectors and/or Customer Auditors as needed.
• Prepare and present material to customer representatives and/or facility employees as required.
• Provide technical support to both internal and external customers and suppliers as needed.
• Formulate and implement quality assurance procedures, policies, and standards.

Qualifications & Requirements – Quality Engineer

Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and requirements.
• Knowledge of machining, assembly operations, gauging, SPC, APQP, and quality assurance systems (ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Experience in performing Quality Audits.
• Experience using PC configured with MS Windows OS. Familiarity with MS Office software is desired.
• Project Management experience is preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Quality Manager (CQMgr.) is preferred.

• NC/HND or Degree in Engineering
• Min 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferable in aerospace industry

What we can offer – Quality Engineer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Progression opportunities
• A welcoming and positive working environment

Call for action: For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to paul.furlong@omegaresource.co.uk

Golden Line: Candidates who are currently a Quality technician, Quality inspector or Supplier Quality Engineer may be suitable for this position

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to join a well-established company

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Starting from £26,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience
Location: Worcester WR5

About The Company:

A family business based on the outskirts of Worcester creating innovative flavours of award-winning cheeses, with a growing reputation around the world.
An exciting and rewarding role has arisen within the company. They are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to join their team! You will be responsible for monitoring and implement the company’s quality assurance procedures, undertaking scheduled checks and inspections to maintain our BRCGS accreditation.
The successful candidate will need to be detail oriented, have a high attention to detail and reliable. You will also need to be flexible within your role, organised, enjoy working as part of a team and independently. They currently run a single weekday shift.

Role Duties (but are not limited to):

• Good understanding and knowledge of BRCGS standards
• To oversee /liaise with external auditors, enforcement and regulatory authorities, customers, third party contractors and suppliers as necessary
• Developing and maintaining the quality management system and procedures and to ensure that all checks and inspections are completed to schedule. Liaising and co-operating with management and colleagues in the implementation and compliance of food quality, safety and legality procedures in line with BRCGS requirements
• Ensuring the maintenance of testing equipment and facilities and maintenance of calibration schedule
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the HACCP plan, detailed in the Quality Manual.
• Ensuring that site hygiene practices and procedures are maintained as per the Quality Manual and procedures
• To undertake weekly sampling against defined schedules for environmental swab programme and product testing
• Raising and documenting non-conformances as they arise at any stage of the process and to take appropriate corrective action as necessary, consulting with Management
• To investigate customer complaints and quality failures, collating data and compiling reports as necessary
• To take a proactive approach towards product and process quality and to work towards improving standards throughout
• To organise and present training sessions as required, and identifying training needs as appropriate.
• To maintain up to-date information records on horizon scanning risks and threats associated with the business and products, to communicate where relevant to Senior Management when a potential risk to the business is identified
• To maintain supplier approval records and oversee new supplier approvals
• To drive the company culture strategy and encourage participation in the company culture activities

Other Responsibilities:

• Attend internal meetings, briefings or company updates/presentations as required
• Any other task/project as required, commensurate with role and experience, or as requested by Senior Management
• Identify and understand the management of allergens within the process

Candidate Requirements:

• Be able to follow written and spoken instructions i.e. recipes, cleaning instructions, procedures and production schedules
• Have a good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Have good concentration and observation skills
• Maintaining a strict level of personal and workplace hygiene
• Be able to pay attention to detail even when tasks are repetitive
• Be able to act quickly when a problem arises. Be aware and understand the need to report any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product or raw materials to designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action
• Have numeracy and literacy skills
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team, liaising and communicating as appropriate.
• Ability to show initiative, take on additional responsibility and complete tasks set through to the end.
• Calm and good humoured
• Ability to work well under pressure
Qualification & Experience:

• Have experience within a Technical or Quality food environment
• Good communication skills both internal and external
• Fluent in spoken, written and understanding of the English language
• Good numeracy and literacy skills

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.


The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The employer welcomes applications from all candidates who match their requirements and their decision for employment will be based purely on your skills/qualifications.

Quality Engineer - Worcester

£30,000 - £35,000

20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days with service - Death in Service - Pension Scheme - Discount Platform and more!

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join a UK known food manufacturer in the Worcester Area!

With no day ever being the same the Quality Engineer role offers genuine long-term progression and career development within a first-class organisation.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform root cause investigations
• Applying good manufacturing practice (GMP) and working within the QMS requirements.
• Management of metrology and CMM programming

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience of ISO 13485 or ISO 9001
• Health and Safety understanding
• Internal auditor qualification - desirable
• Experience in inspection processes and measurement technologies

Package and Benefits:

• 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday increasing to 25 days with service
• Death in service
• Discounts platform
• Pension Scheme

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

An opportunity has arisen for a Pest Control Technician to join a well-established company providing pest control services. This role offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000.

As a Pest Control Technician, you will be providing pest control solutions for various client, ensuring high service standards.

You will be covering Milton Keynes, Oxford, Worcestershire regions

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Pest Control Technician, Foot Technician or in a similar role.

- BPCA Level 2 certification or equivalent in pest control.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- An Advanced DBS check will be required for this role.

- Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer:

- Competitive salary

- Company car

- Uniform and full expenses package.

- Full training and support through the BPCA CPD scheme.

- Health coverage and team development programmes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Pest Control Technician to advance their career in a supportive and growing organization.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

Process Quality Engineer
Bromsgrove
£36,000
Bonus Scheme
Health Care Plan
Gym Membership

The Company

I am working with a leading company in their sector. They manufacture a variety of products and are at the forefront of their industry. If you have experience as a process quality engineer and are interested, apply now!

The role

• Support the production, quality and technical departments in testing and inspection of Components, Raw materials, manufacturing processes and equipment
• Perform process reviews on manufacturing processes
• Analysis of components and sub-assemblies to Internal and External requirements
• Perform in-house product testing and random sampling to confirm specifications are correct
• Working with cleanroom leaders to ensure equipment is checked before and after use
• Review and update Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other technical/process documentation
• Assist in problem solving, root cause analysis and risk assessments
• Getting involved with Non-conformance reports (NCR), Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) activities
• Occasionally travelling to other Kimal sites and to suppliers

Key Skills

• Experience in a process engineering, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering or similar role.
• Experience in a manufacturing sector
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control methods
• Understanding of industry regulations and standards
• Experience with product inspectios and compliance testing

Package

• £36,000
• Bonus Scheme
• High Street Discounts
• Health Care Cash Back
• Discounted Gym Membership

If you are interested apply now or get in touch with Jacob at Hunter Selection!

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

MET are currently looking for Food Safety Control Operative, based in Redditch!

Food Safety Control Operative

Roles and responsibilities

• Follow out duties that you have been trained on
• Working to Health and Safety
• Report any defected food or accidents
• Ensuring good hygiene and housekeeping
• Report Critical Control Point failures to QA and Line manager Immediately
• Report out of Spec ingredients / products to QA and Line manager Immediately
• Complete Critical Control Point Paperwork
• Liaise with other members of the Prep and High Risk team effectively, share issues (Delays, Ingredient shortages, Equipment issue to line manager
• Help others to hit goals
• Must be fluent in English Reading, Writing, and Speaking
• Process information, Prioritise Tasks
• Must have prior experience in the Food Industry

Pay Rate

£12.04 Per Hour to start

Shift Times

2:30pm to 10:30pm Fixed Shifts

If you require any further information, feel free to drop us a call on 01384 451 880

Job Title: MOT Tester- Bristol
Salary: Up to £30,000 Basic + Bonus (OTE £33,000+)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00, with every other Saturday morning 08:30-12:30
Ref: OC17240

My client is searching for a talented MOT Tester in the Bristol area who is looking to form a career with a strong company.

Company Benefits:

• Brand accredited training and support.
• Career progression and development within a company.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Generous Long service and loyalty awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eyecare voucher scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• 22 Days annual leave and bank holidays.

MOT Tester Responsibilities:

• Carry out MOT Testing to a high standard.
• To ensure that all Vehicles are up VOSA standard.
• Must ensue you inform your supervisor or Manager of any failings.
• Using the latest technology to inform the customer of work completed and work needed on vehicles.
• Maintaining high levels of workshop safety and cleanliness.

MOT Tester Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Ideally you will have a NVQ Level 3/ Time severed experience.
• Must have an MOT accreditation for class 4.
• To carry out mechanical repairs on a range of vehicles, as and when required.

VTSTH
Consultant: Beatrice Dickinson
Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter
Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Technical Compliance Technologist
Redditch
Permanent
£28,000 - £32,000

What’s on offer?

• Monday – Friday
• 2:30pm – 10:30pm
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• 4x death in service
• Discount package (days out, retail, gym memberships etc)
• Health and wellbeing package including GP hotline

The responsibilities of the Technical Compliance Technologist:

• Maintaining the HACCP, Allergen, Segregation, Label & Date Coding Risk Assessment system in line with BRCGS and Customer codes of practise to ensure full documentation.
• Monitor traceability throughout the site, carrying out regular audit with operations and QA, mass balance carried out and results fully communicated. Raise non-conformances for failures identified in traceability ensure route cause analysis and closure of actions to prevent repeat issues. Drive improvements in the traceability system to ensure full compliance to required legal and customer standards.
• Carry out traceability’s for internal and external audits ensuring training provided for all members of the Technical department to provide cover as required for external audits.
• Working with the Technical Process team to ensure Technical compliance for NPD and EPD, contributing to the accuracy of technical risk assessments.
• Carry out scheduled HACCP process validation tasks for new and existing (annual validations) processes (including but not exclusive to: Cooking, Cooling, Freezing, Super Chill, Defrost, Allergen). Ensuring full documentation of validations in the appropriate report format.
• Maintenance of validation equipment to ensure full working order and calibration status
• Carry out Technical project work as requested by BEF Technical management team – Quality improvements, Shelf life, Technical innovation trials, EPD etc.
• To manage the internal audits for systems against BRCGS and Customer standards and to carry out internal audits in line with scheduled requirement
• To work as part of the Technical team responsible for export documentation compliance, including management of export vet/ certification officer visits.
• Work positively and cross functionally with all departments to drive continuous improvement in technical systems
• Fully understand and comply with all department and company policies and guidelines
• Any other duties and projects that may be assigned as deemed necessary to the needs of the business.

The accountabilities of the successful Technical Compliance Technologist

• Technical risk assessments documentation up to date on a weekly basis
• Annual validations completed and documentation up to date on a monthly basis
• Trials attended and processes validated prior to launches
• Project work on target with agreed timelines
• Internal audits managed and completed within required deadlines to approved standard
• This role has a responsibility for food safety, brand integrity and Health and Safety

Essential Criteria:

• Higher education qualification in Food: Science / Quality / Safety
• Minimum one-year experience in food industry QA or Technical role (can be placement year)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Fluent English language
• HACCP Level 3 or higher
• Food Safety Level 2 or higher

Quality Assurance Technologist
Redditch
Permanent
£28,000 - £31,000 p/yr

What’s on offer?

• Monday – Friday
• 2:30pm - 10:30pm
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• 4x death in service
• Discount package (days out, retail, gym memberships etc)
• Health and wellbeing package including GP hotline

The responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Technician:

• Work effectively as an internal quality assurance compliance auditor, carrying out audits in the following areas in line with scheduled requirement: GMP, CCP’s, Label and Date Coding, Traceability, Hygiene, Fabrication, Product quality, Documentation and Paperwork, Production processes and procedures. Ensuring full documentation of the audits and clear communication of audit results including non-conformance root cause follow up and verification of closure to prevent repeated issues.
• Investigate in light of food safety, quality or legality issues, obtaining full traceability information and communicate findings to management team.
• Follow QA procedures and systems to ensure compliance with required third party audit and customer code of practise standards.
• Manage Olympus Auto verification system, Metal Detectors, Check Weighers, ensure that all is set up prior to pre-production runs and provide support as required during operations.
• To be the first point of call for all other operational departments requiring food safety, legality, quality support/advice with the day to day factory operation
• Investigations to be carried out for; out of specification results (OOS) for Microbiological, Allergen, Nutritional individual, or trending issues; Customer complaints; Foreign body including metal and glass damage/breakage. Root cause analysis to determine actions required to resolve and prevent re-occurrence.
• Identify and issue documented Non-conformances, Concessions, Hold notifications. Manage the systems in place to ensure product and process is controlled. Ensure all Quarantined goods are managed appropriately and in a timely manner
• Carry out routine validations in accordance with HACCP scheduled requirement, support with new process validations as required
• Attendance at new product/process trials to ensure smooth transition for launch
• Play an active role in the complaints reduction action plan working with operations to drive high product quality standards
• To be a key member of the audit traceability team
• Communicate effectively with all the departments and across all levels
• Ensure effective documented hand over to the next shift to maintain consistency in standards
• Provide support and guidance to the Quality Assurance Technicians
• Provide cover for the QA Technicians tasks during absence as requested by Technical management
• Fully understand and comply with all department and company policies and guidelines
• Work positively and cross functionally with all departments to drive continuous improvement in product quality and QA systems
• Any other duties or project work may be assigned as deemed necessary to the needs of the business.

The accountabilities of the successful Quality Assurance Technologist:

• QA audit schedule compliance – completion rate KPI
• QA procedural third party and customer audit compliance – QA area level of NC’s raised
• Accuracy of equipment set up (MD, CW, Olympus etc) – Level of errors identified
• Hold/Quarantine item management – Number remaining open / not dealt within required timescale
• Investigation completion rate – Level of open investigation post required completion date
• This role has a responsibility for food safety, brand integrity and Health and Safety

The successful candidate MUST:

• Minimum two-year experience in food industry production or QA or Technical role
• Fluent English language
• Food Safety qualification at Level 2 or higher
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, outlook, word, excel, powerpoint etc
• Internal auditor experience

Control room operative An opportunity has arisen to join our team of controllers working in a fast paced 24/7, 365 day control room. Your base office will be either Strensham Services or Worcester depot working on a rota basis for a recovery operator business. You will be liable for dispatching breakdown and recovery jobs by making quick and conscious decisions to enable the best person to be sent for the job and so the most efficient way is used in order to benefit the company and reduce costs. You must have excellent communication skills, both face to face and on the telephone. You must be able to work well alone, use your initiative well and as part of a team. You must be very computer literate & able to flick between screens effectively. You must be able to work well under pressure and enjoy a challenge. You must be a forward thinker and enjoy bettering systems to increase efficiency for the business. You will be required to pass a police vetting check and must hold a full UK driving licence. Rotational shifts, rotating days & nights just nights or just days on a 3 on 3 off rota basis Actual hours can be discussed at interview. Additional achievable bonuses are available.

Job Title: MOT Tester- Bristol
Salary: Up to £30,000 Basic + Bonus (OTE £33,000+)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00, with every other Saturday morning 08:30-12:30
Ref: OC17240

My client is searching for a talented MOT Tester in the Bristol area who is looking to form a career with a strong company.

Company Benefits:

• Brand accredited training and support.
• Career progression and development within a company.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Generous Long service and loyalty awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eyecare voucher scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• 22 Days annual leave and bank holidays.

MOT Tester Responsibilities:

• Carry out MOT Testing to a high standard.
• To ensure that all Vehicles are up VOSA standard.
• Must ensue you inform your supervisor or Manager of any failings.
• Using the latest technology to inform the customer of work completed and work needed on vehicles.
• Maintaining high levels of workshop safety and cleanliness.

MOT Tester Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Ideally you will have a NVQ Level 3/ Time severed experience.
• Must have an MOT accreditation for class 4.
• To carry out mechanical repairs on a range of vehicles, as and when required.

VTSTH
Consultant: Beatrice Dickinson
Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter
Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Quality Engineer - Droitwich

£38,000

24/7 GP Services - Employee Assistance Program - Discounts for leading retailers - Life Assurance and more!

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Engineer to join a UK known manufacturer in the Aerospace industry in the Worcestershire Area!

With no day ever being the same the Quality Engineer role offers genuine long-term progression and career development within a first-class organisation.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all process improvements and projects on site
• Supervising and mentoring junior members of staff - 1 direct report
• Non conformance management - reporting, monitoring, measuring etc.
• Developing systems to the optimum level - process mapping, gap analysis, action planning and project management.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience working to ISO9001 and AS9100 standards
• Supervisory experience
• Six Sigma/Lean Qualifications
• Experience working in the Aerospace industry

Package and Benefits:

• 24/7 GP Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts for leading retailers
• Life Assurance

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Quality Assurance Technician
Redditch
Permanent
£12.30p/hr

What’s on offer?

• Monday – Friday
• 6am – 2:30pm
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• 4x death in service
• Discount package (days out, retail, gym memberships etc)
• Health and wellbeing package including GP hotline

The responsibilities of the successful Quality Assurance Technician:

• Collection of all samples for analysis in accordance with scheduled requirements, accurately inputting into required systems
• Carry out swabbing requirements in compliance with documented schedules
• Carry out documented ingredient and packaging inspection checks, feeding back results to the Intake Compliance controller
• Ensure test packs are made up to accurate weight and that all packaging tare weights are checked and updated.
• Confirm the accuracy of measuring equipment by performing calibration/verification checks including liaising with external companies where required. Maintain up to date schedules of all equipment ensuring equipment is operating within tolerance, actioning any out of specification in a timely manner ensuring equipment is available for factory monitoring checks
• Maintain and update Glass and Hard plastic and start up audit sheets and booklets
• Play an active role in the complaints reduction action plan working with the QA team and operations to drive high product quality standards
• Set up and run quality taste panels, including cooking products as required. Ensure full documentation of the panel, highlighting all individual issues
• Product quality assessment work as requested; SOL, EOL, over shelf life, consistency panels
• Control of completed factory paperwork ensuring paperwork is organised and easily obtainable for traceability and audit purposes
• Control of factory consumables through numbering/coding and issuing to operational departments
• Confirmation of detection methods for consumable items such as Metal detection checks on new batches of plasters, pens etc
• To be a key member of the site audit traceability team
• Work positively to drive continuous improvement in the QA systems
• Fully understand and comply with all department and company policies and guidelines
• Any other duties or project work may be assigned as deemed necessary to the needs of the business.

The accountabilities of the successful Quality Assurance Technician

• Taste panel schedule compliance – completion rate KPI
• QA procedural third party and customer audit compliance – areas of responsibility, level of NC’s raised
• Accuracy of data input and schedule compliance for samples and swabbing – Level of errors identified
• Calibration matrix up to date – Level of equipment calibrations and verifications completed within date
• This role has a responsibility for food safety, brand integrity and Health and Safety

The successful candidate MUST:

• Have experience in the Food industry
• Food Safety qualification at Level 2 or higher
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, outlook, word, excel, powerpoint etc

Quality Assurance Technologist
Redditch
Permanent
£28,000 - £31,000 p/yr

What’s on offer?

• Monday – Friday
• 6am – 2:30pm
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• 4x death in service
• Discount package (days out, retail, gym memberships etc)
• Health and wellbeing package including GP hotline

The responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Technician:

• Work effectively as an internal quality assurance compliance auditor, carrying out audits in the following areas in line with scheduled requirement: GMP, CCP’s, Label and Date Coding, Traceability, Hygiene, Fabrication, Product quality, Documentation and Paperwork, Production processes and procedures. Ensuring full documentation of the audits and clear communication of audit results including non-conformance root cause follow up and verification of closure to prevent repeated issues.
• Investigate in light of food safety, quality or legality issues, obtaining full traceability information and communicate findings to management team.
• Follow QA procedures and systems to ensure compliance with required third party audit and customer code of practise standards.
• Manage Olympus Auto verification system, Metal Detectors, Check Weighers, ensure that all is set up prior to pre-production runs and provide support as required during operations.
• To be the first point of call for all other operational departments requiring food safety, legality, quality support/advice with the day to day factory operation
• Investigations to be carried out for; out of specification results (OOS) for Microbiological, Allergen, Nutritional individual, or trending issues; Customer complaints; Foreign body including metal and glass damage/breakage. Root cause analysis to determine actions required to resolve and prevent re-occurrence.
• Identify and issue documented Non-conformances, Concessions, Hold notifications. Manage the systems in place to ensure product and process is controlled. Ensure all Quarantined goods are managed appropriately and in a timely manner
• Carry out routine validations in accordance with HACCP scheduled requirement, support with new process validations as required
• Attendance at new product/process trials to ensure smooth transition for launch
• Play an active role in the complaints reduction action plan working with operations to drive high product quality standards
• To be a key member of the audit traceability team
• Communicate effectively with all the departments and across all levels
• Ensure effective documented hand over to the next shift to maintain consistency in standards
• Provide support and guidance to the Quality Assurance Technicians
• Provide cover for the QA Technicians tasks during absence as requested by Technical management
• Fully understand and comply with all department and company policies and guidelines
• Work positively and cross functionally with all departments to drive continuous improvement in product quality and QA systems
• Any other duties or project work may be assigned as deemed necessary to the needs of the business.

The accountabilities of the successful Quality Assurance Technologist:

• QA audit schedule compliance – completion rate KPI
• QA procedural third party and customer audit compliance – QA area level of NC’s raised
• Accuracy of equipment set up (MD, CW, Olympus etc) – Level of errors identified
• Hold/Quarantine item management – Number remaining open / not dealt within required timescale
• Investigation completion rate – Level of open investigation post required completion date
• This role has a responsibility for food safety, brand integrity and Health and Safety

The successful candidate MUST:

• Minimum two-year experience in food industry production or QA or Technical role
• Fluent English language
• Food Safety qualification at Level 2 or higher
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, outlook, word, excel, powerpoint etc
• Internal auditor experience