A major food manufacturer near the Bromsgrove area is looking for a Quality Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a hard:working and adaptable Technician with a strong technical background within a fast:paced manufacturing environment, preferably food related Operating in a busy and high:speed environment and reporting into the Quality Assurance Manager, you will have a strong quality toolkit and good understanding of food manufacturing standards. This is a fantastic opportunity with a company who supply to some of the biggest clients in the industry, whether it be a variety of seafood, sauces, condiments and much more This Quality team currently operates on a 15:00 : 23:30 shift Role: Quality Technician Location:Commutable from Birmingham, Evesham, Bromsgrove, Leamington Spa etc Salary: GBP 13.21 per hour + GBP 6.50 per day shift allowance Shift: 15:00 : 23:30 The key responsibilities of the Quality Technician role will be: : Collect and analyse all required samples according to the scheduled requirements, ensuring accurate data input into relevant systems. : Conduct swabbing procedures in line with documented schedules. : Perform ingredient and packaging inspections, providing results to the Intake Compliance Controller. : Prepare test packs with precise weight measurements and verify packaging tare weights, updating records accordingly. : Verify the accuracy of measuring equipment by performing calibration and verification checks, coordinating with external companies when needed. Maintain up:to:date schedules and address any out:of:specifications promptly. : Maintain and update Glass and Hard Plastic records, as well as startup audit sheets and booklets. : Support the complaints reduction action plan, working closely with the QA team and operations to uphold product quality standards. : Organize and conduct quality taste panels, including cooking products when necessary, while documenting all findings. : Assist with product quality assessments, including Start of Life (SOL), End of Life (EOL), over shelf:life, and consistency panels. : Ensure factory paperwork is properly organized and readily accessible for traceability and audit purposes. : Oversee the tracking and distribution of factory consumables, ensuring proper numbering and coding. : Verify detection methods for consumable items, such as metal detection checks on new batches of plasters, pens, etc. : Serve as a key member of the site audit traceability team. : Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in QA systems. : Adhere to all company policies and procedures. : Perform additional duties or project work as needed to support business objectives The key requirements of the Quality Technician will be: : Minimum two years of experience in a food industry production, QA, or technical role. : Fluent in English with strong communication skills. : Food Safety qualification (Level 2 or higher). : Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Please apply online or contact for a confidential conversation Executive Network Group, encompassing Technical Network, Network HR, HSE Network and Procurement People, sourcing mid to senior level management for automotive, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing industrial sectors, with a portfolio of services including executive search,advertising, MRO for permanent and interim contract recruitment services