At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure product quality and compliance in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a growing team in the food supplements sector with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Full-time hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for career development.
- Other info: Work across two sites with a supportive team and excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality and safety while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in quality control or assurance, with strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Straight Forward Recruitment is recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Quality Control Technician - Quality Systems to join our client's growing quality team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-focused quality professional looking to develop their career within the food manufacturing/food supplements sector.
Locations: Attleborough & Honingham - working between both sites
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Working Pattern: Full-time
Transport: Must have your own transport due to working across two sites
Reporting to the Quality Control & Compliance Manager, you will play an important role in maintaining the company's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring products meet the required quality, safety and regulatory standards.
Working alongside the Operations Quality Technician, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the quality systems and provide support across the wider quality function.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier approval and supplier record management
- Reviewing COAs and other supplier documentation
- Goods-in documentation
- Customer complaint logging and administration
- Non-conformance and CAPA administration
- Document and SOP control
- Maintaining training and calibration records
- Product specification updates
- Internal audit preparation and follow-up
- KPI data collection and reporting
- Supporting BRC, GMP, ISO, customer and supplier audits
- Investigating quality issues and customer complaints
- Supporting troubleshooting of formulation and manufacturing process issues
- Identifying opportunities for improvements in quality and efficiency
- Supporting sustainability and environmental initiatives
- Working closely with production, compliance and other departments
About You
Ideally, you will have previous experience in a Quality Control, Quality Assurance or Quality Systems role, preferably within food manufacturing, food supplements, pharmaceuticals or another regulated environment.
You should have:
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Experience with quality documentation and record keeping
- An understanding of QMS, CAPA and non-conformance processes
- Experience or knowledge of internal audits
- The ability to review specifications, COAs and supplier documentation
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues
- The ability to work confidently across different departments and sites
- Knowledge of GMP, BRC, HACCP, ISO standards or food supplement regulations would be advantageous.
Quality Control Technician (Quality Systems) in Norwich employer: Straight Forward Recruitment Ltd
Straight Forward Recruitment Ltd offers a dynamic and supportive work environment for Production Operatives, where teamwork and reliability are highly valued. With comprehensive training provided, employees can thrive in their roles while enjoying the benefits of working night shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The company prioritises health and safety, ensuring that all operatives have access to necessary equipment and a clean workspace, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful employment opportunities.
Contact Details:
Straight Forward Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
