Quality Assurance Technician

Durham | Food Manufacturing
£31,000 - £32,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to join our Technical team within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining site compliance, product integrity, and BRC accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct sampling and testing of raw materials and finished products in line with site specifications

Perform analytical testing including moisture, salt, pH, and available water

Manage environmental, allergen and potable water verification swabbing, including logging, trending and re-testing of out-of-specification results

Coordinate microbiological, heavy metal, pesticide and mycotoxin testing in accordance with the site testing schedule

Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints using internal procedures and root cause analysis

Manage product holds and ensure timely closure of NCRs

Carry out internal GMP, Hygiene and QMS audits

Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with document control procedures

Support BRC accreditation and customer audit requirements

Assist with new product launch documentation and compliance packs

Provide coaching and guidance to production teams on food safety and quality procedures

About You:

Previous QA experience within food manufacturing is essential

Strong understanding of BRC, GMP, HACCP and QMS systems

Experience handling compliance audits and documentation

Confident using testing equipment and interpreting results

Detail-oriented with strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Able to manage workload effectively in a busy production environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established food manufacturing site where quality and food safety are at the heart of the operation.

If you're a technically strong QA professional looking to develop within a compliance-driven environment, we'd like to hear from you