QA Technician

QA Technician

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West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Quality Assurance Technician role in Bradford, West Yorkshire, is a permanent position focused on supporting the Technical Department to ensure food safety, quality, and compliance throughout the production process. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards. The technician will be responsible for monitoring production lines, conducting compliance checks, and supporting HACCP and BRC systems. Proven experience in a food manufacturing environment and strong knowledge of food safety legislation are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete and verify all quality and technical documentation, including start-up checks, batch codes, and temperature logs.
  • Monitor production lines for product quality, correct labelling, and specification compliance.
  • Check ingredients, raw materials, and finished products for shelf life and temperature accuracy.
  • Conduct hygiene, GMP, and PPE compliance checks across all departments.
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of HACCP and BRC systems.
  • Perform testing such as ATP, gluten, and environmental swabbing as required.
  • Investigate and close out customer complaints in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Maintain up-to-date supplier and service provider documentation and certifications.
  • Raise, manage, and close non-conformances and concessions.
  • Work with the NPD and Technical teams during product launches to ensure specification accuracy.
  • Carry out internal audits, traceability tests, and equipment calibrations in line with schedules.
  • Promote continuous improvement and adherence to company quality and safety procedures.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in a Quality Assurance or Technical role within a food manufacturing environment (chilled or ready-to-eat preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC standards, and UK/EU food safety legislation.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records.
  • Confident communicator, able to work collaboratively across production and technical teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and business needs.
  • A qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field is desirable.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Bradford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Hours: 5 days out of 7 (flexibility required)

Contract Type: Permanent

The Quality Assurance (QA) role supports the Technical Department in ensuring that food safety, quality, and compliance standards are met throughout the production process. This is a hands:on position requiring attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards across production areas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete and verify all quality and technical documentation, including start:up checks, batch codes, and temperature logs.
  • Monitor production lines for product quality, correct labelling, and specification compliance.
  • Check ingredients, raw materials, and finished products for shelf life and temperature accuracy.
  • Conduct hygiene, GMP, and PPE compliance checks across all departments.
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of HACCP and BRC systems.
  • Perform testing such as ATP, gluten, and environmental swabbing as required.
  • Investigate and close out customer complaints in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Maintain up:to:date supplier and service provider documentation and certifications.
  • Raise, manage, and close non:conformances and concessions.
  • Work with the NPD and Technical teams during product launches to ensure specification accuracy.
  • Carry out internal audits, traceability tests, and equipment calibrations in line with schedules.
  • Promote continuous improvement and adherence to company quality and safety procedures.

Experience And Skills Needed

  • Proven experience in a Quality Assurance or Technical role within a food manufacturing environment (chilled or ready:to:eat preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC standards, and UK/EU food safety legislation.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records.
  • Confident communicator, able to work collaboratively across production and technical teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours and business needs.
  • A qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field is desirable.

If you would like then please to or call Jade on

Closing date is 09.11.2025

Please note this could change subject to suitable applications

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