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 FMCG manufacturing who is passionate about food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Available Shifts

• Sunday – Thursday, 6:00am – 2:00pm
  Includes an additional 10% pay enhancement for any weekend working (Saturday–Sunday)
• Saturday – Wednesday, 10:00pm – 6:00am
  Includes an additional 15% pay enhancement for night shifts

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 (essential)
• 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+)

If you’re looking to develop your career in quality assurance within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.