The Rewards and Benefits on offer

* Life Insurance

* Holiday Club - Discounted Holiday Rates/Breaks

* Employee Benefits Platform

* Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Access

* Holiday Allowance

* Pension Contributions

* Free onsite parking

* A dynamic and exciting role

MTrec's new career opportunity

MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our bespoke manufacturing client in their search for a talented and motivated QC Technician. If you meet the person specification below, and are looking for your next long-term career move, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job you will Do:

* Maintaining the Raw materials' control and the suppliers' performance by checking Incoming goods documentation and Certificate of Analysis for each raw materials delivery and Product Specification

* Developing, maintaining, and verifying internal checks such as Incoming Goods (Raw Materials) testing

* Testing and reserving raw materials for production

* Reserving product for customers

* Controlling non - conforming raw materials (quarantined product)

* Managing the Quarantine database

* Dealing with any issues involving raw materials out of specification during delivery and communicate this to the suppliers

* Investigation of complaints via the Complaint database

* Assessing the Finished Products by Checking and validating blend and starch checks

* Conducting and monitoring finished product organoleptic testing and recording on product testing database

* Assist and organise ongoing project & development work for new customer both UK and Export

* Experimenting with new blend formats and writing reports for reference

* Assist and organise projects for new product applications

* Ensure all departments relevant to quality of raw materials and finished product are communicated with in the correct manner

* Work in a timely manner with deadlines and targets always met

* Any other reasonable duties as required by the Quality Control Manager or Quality Control Coordinator.

About you:

* Degree in Food Science and Nutrition (desirable)

* Previous experience in a food environment

* Understanding of QC testing methods and sampling procedures

* Ability to manage your workload independently and effectively under pressure

* Experience using quality management systems and maintaining documentation