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Location: Birstwith, UK
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Hours: Initially 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Transitioning to 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM after training)
Contract: Full-time, with potential to become a permanent position after probation
Holidays: 28 days

About Us: Our client is a global leader in taste and nutrition innovation, where scientists are dedicated to creating ingredients that enhance the products people love while promoting well-being. We are seeking a motivated QA Technician to join our team at the Birstwith site. This is an exciting opportunity to start a career in the food industry with no prior experience required – we will provide all necessary training.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Control & Testing:

Perform raw material testing as per site schedule; monitor and trend results.
Retain samples of finished products and raw materials as per requirements.
Conduct finished product testing in line with company and customer standards.
Coordinate timely testing of swabs, raw materials, and finished products.
Upload and review testing results in SAP; support trend analysis.
Check daily stock reports from K&N.

Product Release:

Ensure all raw materials are accompanied by the correct documentation.
Work cross-functionally for prompt release of products in SAP.
Complete Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and Certificates of Compliance (CoCs) for finished products, ensuring accuracy in line with customer specifications.

Non-conformance Management:

Raise and manage Z1 non-conformances in SAP for non-conforming raw materials.
Escalate and assist in corrective actions for any non-conforming products.

Sensory Evaluation & Quality Inspection:

Manage retained samples and perform routine food safety and quality inspections.
Conduct factory audits and inspections, logging non-conformances.
Provide support to departments during audits to ensure understanding of required standards.
Carry out scheduled audits such as glass, perspex, knife, balance, fridge temperature, and snap trap checks.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP):

Collaborate to improve factory standards and support continuous improvement projects.
Assist in building a stronger quality culture on site.

Ordering:

Raise purchase orders and manage technical consumable orders within budgetary constraints.

Requirements:

Good GCSE/A Level qualifications.
No prior QA or food industry experience is necessary; full training will be provided.
Own transport is required due to the site's remote location.
Benefits:

Comprehensive training provided.
Opportunity to transition to a permanent contract.
Modern facilities, including a canteen and free parking.
28 days of holiday.
If you are keen to start a career in quality assurance within the food industry and have the willingness to learn and grow, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a leading company dedicated to innovation and excellence in taste and nutrition.

Gap personnel is recruiting on behalf of this client