QA Technician

Job Title: QA Technician
Location: On-site - Wigan, Greater Manchester
Shifts: Weekly rotating shifts (details below)
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum

An established food manufacturing business in the Wigan area is currently seeking a QA Technician to join their Quality Assurance team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with QA experience in the food sector who is looking to develop their skills within a dynamic and compliant-driven environment.

This position plays a key role in supporting the QA Supervisor in maintaining high-quality standards across production, ensuring that all products meet customer specifications and comply with UK legislation and relevant food safety standards (including BRC and FSA requirements).

Key Responsibilities as a QA Technician:

• Maintain accurate records of quality assurance documentation across all departments
• Ensure full adherence to food safety and quality systems in line with BRC Global Food Standards
• Complete tasks assigned via the QA Matrix and ad-hoc QA-related duties within agreed timescales
• Assist in the management of customer complaints, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Monitor complaint trends and liaise with internal teams and suppliers to resolve recurring issues
• Support customer audits and site visits by preparing documentation and participating where required
• Drive continuous improvement in food safety, hygiene, waste reduction, and control of non-conforming products
• Foster strong working relationships with internal departments, suppliers, and customers

Skills & Attributes:

• High attention to detail with a methodical approach
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written - across all levels of the business
• Able to prioritise workload and remain calm under pressure
• Confident working independently as well as part of a team
• IT literate and comfortable using standard office systems
• Flexible in approach to both time and tasks

Requirements as a QA Technician:

• Prior experience in a Quality Assurance role within the food manufacturing industry is essential
• Ideally qualified to degree level in Food Science or a related discipline
• HACCP and Food Safety certifications are required

Interested?
If you're an experienced QA professional with a passion for food safety and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

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