Quality Control Technician

The company
Nigel Wright are pleased to be working with a privately owned food manufacturing business based in Leicestershire. An international organisation, that is experiencing considerable growth - they are looking for a Quality Control Technician to join the team. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to join an organisation that actively encourages career developments.

The role
Are you passionate about maintaining high standards in food safety and quality? We’re looking for a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to join the team and help ensure our products consistently meet the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform QC testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Maintain accurate records and report deviations.
• Calibrate and verify lab and production equipment.
• Manage certificates of analysis and coordinate external lab testing.
• Identify and control non-conforming products.
• Generate product certificates and verify formulation and labeling accuracy.
• Conduct site audits and support corrective actions.
• Monitor hygiene standards and cleaning effectiveness.
• Train staff on quality systems and hygiene practices.
• Investigate customer complaints and contamination issues.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Support production and product development teams.
• Ensure clear communication and documentation across teams.

The candidate
We are looking for either a recent graduate from a relevant subject area (Food Technology, Food Science, Nutrition etc), or

• Experience in a QA/QC role within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards and quality systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Please note this role involves a 3 shift pattern (including nights), working Monday - Friday.