Quality Assurance Technician

Location: Clitheroe

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Technical team at our Clitheroe site. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods manufacturing who is passionate about food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Available Shifts

• Sunday – Thursday, 6am-2pm (whilst on probation, shift pattern will be Mon-Fr 6am-2pm to ensure full training can be provided first)
• Rate of pay: £14.13/hour + 10% pay enhancement for weekend working
• Opportunity to work overtime if and when required

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Quality (25%)

• Conduct HACCP audits and monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs)
• Calibrate weighing and temperature measurement equipment
• Verify cleaning standards using hygiene management systems (including swabbing and titration)
• Collect samples for microbiological and chemical analysis

Hygiene & Housekeeping (25%)

• Carry out hygiene and GMP audits in line with schedules
• Communicate audit results and coordinate corrective actions
• Perform glass, foreign body, and fabrication audits
• Work closely with the Shift Manager to resolve hygiene issues

Quality Management System (20%)

• Maintain and update quality documentation, including SOPs and training records

Production Evaluation (20%)

• Assess raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products against specifications
• Conduct physical, chemical, and organoleptic testing
• Support process trials as required

Project Work (10%)

• Assist with technical and quality improvement projects
• Report findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams

About You

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment
• Food Safety Level 2 and HACCP Level 2 (training will be available for the successful applicant)
• Good standard of English and Maths
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage large volumes of data efficiently
• Proactive, flexible, and able to use your own initiative
• Keen to learn and develop new skills

Working Environment

• Site-based role in Clitheroe
• Work within a factory environment, including chilled and frozen areas
• Some manual handling required (lifting up to 20kg+)