Quality Technician in Moffat

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Technician to join our team based in our processing plant in Fort William.

About the job

Ensure that all products manufactured meet food safety, quality and customer specification requirements through effective laboratory testing, product evaluation, environmental monitoring, and production-line support. The role supports both routine quality control (QC) and microbiological laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and third-party certification schemes.

In this role, your main responsibilities will include:

• Product Quality Control
  • Carry out routine quality checks on raw materials and finished products.
  • Verify product weight, grading, quality standards, labelling, packaging, and organoleptic characteristics (appearance, smell, texture).
  • Perform CCP and QCP checks in line with the site HACCP plan.
  • Document and communicate non-conformances and support corrective actions.
  • Assist in product shelf-life testing and sensory panels.
• Laboratory Analysis
  • Conduct microbiological testing (e.g., TVC, Enterobacteriaceae, Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli or other analyses).
  • Prepare media, reagents, and samples following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Carry out environmental monitoring including swab testing, hygiene verification, visual checks, and water testing.
  • Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments (balances, incubators).
  • Record, trend, and report laboratory results with accuracy and traceability.
• Process & Hygiene Support
  • Support hygiene verification including pre-operational inspections and post-clean assessments.
  • Investigate sources of contamination using tools such as UV fluorescence, swab mapping, and root-cause analysis.
  • Review sanitation and water treatment chemicals used (e.g., chlorine dioxide, and verify correct dosing).
• Quality System & Documentation
  • Participate in internal audits, traceability exercises, and external customer or regulatory audits.
  • Assist in writing and updating SOPs, test methods, and quality instructions.
  • Ensure all samples and records meet traceability and retention standards.

The ideal Candidate

• Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of microbiology, chemistry or food science.
  • Experience with laboratory techniques and hygienic sampling.
  • Familiarity with food safety standards (HACCP, BRCGS, standards).
  • Ability to interpret analytical data and identify trends.
  • Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Personal Skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Proactive approach to problem solving.

What does Mowi offer?

In return for your effort, you will be part of the team in a constantly expanding industry. Our Mowi Rewards include:

• A competitive salary;
• Shift pattern offering work-life balance;
• Bonus scheme with the ability to earn up to 15% of your salary per annum;
• Equivalent of 31 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service;
• Generous pension scheme;
• Medical Cover with Equipsme;
• Life assurance cover;
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme;
• Access to financial wellbeing app Wagestream;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Healthy Lifestyle contribution to support an active lifestyle;
• Employee discounts at participating retailers;
• Occupational Health Support & Employee Assistance Programme;
• Training & Development opportunities;
• Plus many more.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you! Please visit mowi.com/careers to apply. Deadline to apply: Sunday 12th April 2026.

Please note, we retain the right to close this vacancy or keep it open subject to volume and quality of applications. We would therefore encourage candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

Mowi values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. To apply for this vacancy, you must be eligible to work in the UK.