Newcastle-under-Lyme
Permanent Opportunities
Day Shift: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 16:00 | £13.57 per hour
Night Shift: Monday to Friday, 21:30 - 06:30 | £15.53 per hour
We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and expanding food manufacturing business in Newcastle-under-Lyme and are looking to speak with Quality Assurance and Quality Control professionals interested in either day or night shift opportunities.
This is an exciting time to join a well-established company that continues to grow, invest in its people, and develop its operations. The business has built a strong reputation for quality and offers genuine opportunities for career progression within its Quality and Technical teams.
Whether you're already working within QA/QC or looking to further develop your career in food manufacturing, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that actively promotes from within and provides ongoing training and development.
There are also regular opportunities for overtime for those who wish to increase their earnings.
The Role
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you'll be responsible for ensuring products meet customer specifications, food safety standards, and legal requirements throughout the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out food safety, quality, due diligence, and legal compliance checks.
Complete start-up, temperature, metal detection, X-ray, and label verification checks.
Monitor product weights, sizes, and specifications during production.
Verify recipe accuracy and ingredient measurements.
Review production paperwork and traceability records.
Investigate and manage non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
Maintain accurate quality documentation and records.
Ensure GMP and hygiene standards are maintained across site.
Conduct routine product sampling and quality inspections.
Support customer visits, audits, and compliance activities.
Work closely with Production and Technical teams to drive quality standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
What We're Looking For
Food Safety Level 2 qualification.
Experience within a QA, QC, or food manufacturing environment.
Understanding of HACCP and food safety principles.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What's On Offer?
Permanent day and night shift opportunities available
Competitive hourly rates up to £15.53 per hour
Regular overtime opportunities to boost earnings
Excellent training and development programmes
Genuine progression opportunities within Quality and Technical departments
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Health & wellbeing support programme
Stable employment with a growing and successful food manufacturerIf you're looking for a company that values its employees, offers long-term career prospects, and provides the opportunity to develop your skills within a thriving food manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per year