QA Technician
Chelmsford, Essex
Monday to Friday | 3:00pm - 12:00am
Are you looking to build your career within Quality Assurance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?
We're partnering with a successful and growing manufacturer seeking a QA Technician to join their Quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing or quality experience who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
You'll play a key role in ensuring products meet quality, safety and compliance requirements, supporting production teams and helping maintain robust quality systems across the site.
The Role
As a QA Technician, you'll support the technical and quality functions of the business through a range of quality checks, audits and compliance activities. Working closely with Production, Hygiene and Technical teams, you'll help ensure products are manufactured safely and to the required standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete daily quality and documentation checks
- Carry out GMP, hygiene and housekeeping audits across the site
- Perform equipment verification, including metal detectors, scales and checkweighers
- Monitor and record temperature checks and other critical control measures
- Conduct allergen and hygiene swabbing activities
- Support product release processes and compliance checks
- Collect production samples and maintain accurate records
- Assist with investigations, technical queries and corrective actions
- Support internal, customer and supplier audits
- Help prepare for external inspections and compliance reviews
- Provide cover and support for the wider Quality team when required
About You
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience within a production / manufacturing environment, ideally in a Quality, QA, QC role
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams
- Competent user of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
Desirable
- Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system
- Knowledge of food safety, allergen management and GMP standards
- Experience supporting audits and compliance activities
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity with long-term career prospects
- Consistent Monday to Friday working pattern
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to gain further experience within Quality and Technical functions
- Immediate start available
If you're looking for your next opportunity within Quality Assurance and want to join a business where you can develop your skills and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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