Quality Assurance Technician
hace 7 días
Manchester
Quality Assurance Technician (Drinks Production) Manchester £28k rising to £30k after probation Our client is a growing drinks manufacturing business specialising in bottling and canning solutions for a range of customers, with products supplied into major UK retailers. With continued investment and ambitious growth plans, the company offers a close-knit, team-focused environment where employees can make a genuine impact and play a key role in supporting the business’s ongoing development and success. Engaged on an exclusive basis, we are looking to appoint a Quality Assurance Technician to support the development of site quality systems, with a key focus on gaining BRCGS accreditation. Key Responsibilities • Support the implementation and development of BRCGS standards across the site, • Work closely with operational teams to ensure processes are correctly implemented, followed, and continuously improved, • Monitor adherence to process flows and production procedures, • Carry out quality checks on incoming materials and finished products, • Support the development, amendment, and maintenance of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), • Assist in developing and maintaining the company Quality Manual and supporting documentation, • Conduct GMP and hygiene checks throughout the production facility, • Investigate customer complaints and support corrective and preventative actions where required, • Assist with internal audits and preparation for external BRCGS audits, • Previous experience within a food or drinks manufacturing environment in a Quality Assurance / Quality Technician role, • Experience working towards or maintaining BRCGS accreditation standards is essential, • Strong understanding of food safety, GMP, HACCP, and quality systems, • Degree qualified (BSc or equivalent) in Food Science, Food Production, or a related discipline, • Strong attention to detail with a proactive and hands-on approach, • Able to work effectively within a growing, fast-paced manufacturing environment, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • £28,000 salary rising to £30,000 after successful probation, • Opportunity to join a business during a major growth phase, • Genuine opportunity to shape quality systems and standards, • Long-term career development opportunities within a growing technical team, • Supportive, close-knit working environment with strong team culture