Quality Assurance Technician (Food Manufacturing)

Location: Coventry
Department: Technical
Salary: £29000 per annum
Shift: 4 on 4 off – Night Shift (7pm to 7am, 12-hour shifts)
Pension: Statutory
Holiday: 23 days (inclusive of bank holidays)

About the Role

We’re seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Technical team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining and monitoring the company’s Food Safety and Quality Management Systems, ensuring that all products meet internal, customer, and third-party standards. This role promotes a strong quality culture across all departments and supports continuous improvement through Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections according to Quality Assurance and HACCP plans.

• Monitor and verify product traceability throughout production.

• Maintain accurate records critical to product quality and safety.

• Conduct finished product testing within a laboratory environment.

• Collect microbiological and chemical samples, liaising with external laboratories.

• Carry out environmental, surface, and hand swab testing.

• Conduct factory audits (GMP, Hygiene, Fabrication, Glass & Plastics, Internal System).

• Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Monitor and help reduce risks of foreign body contamination.

• Manage calibration and verification of equipment.

• Control laboratory consumable stock levels.

• Participate in product shelf-life testing and customer complaint investigations.

• Assist with traceability exercises and mock recalls.

• Support customer and accreditation audits.

• Ensure controlled documentation is current and properly implemented.

About You

You’ll be detail-focused, organised, and confident working both independently and as part of a team. You should have a proactive approach to maintaining quality and safety standards and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control, ideally within food manufacturing.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability.

• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Basic knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.

• Competent in HACCP and internal auditing.

• A good standard of written and spoken English.

• Willingness to learn and continuously develop.

Key Competencies

• Accountability & Execution

• Customer Focus

• Teamwork & Collaboration

Working Environment

• Based primarily on the production floor, with laboratory and administrative tasks.

• Fast-moving, highly automated environment requiring a proactive approach.

• Mostly dry and warm areas, with occasional work in cold zones.

• Adherence to strict hygiene and food safety policies required at all times.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £29000 per annum

• 4 on 4 off night shift pattern (12-hour shifts)

• 23 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

• Statutory pension

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development

Apply Now
If you’re passionate about food quality, safety, and continuous improvement — and you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding night shift role — we’d love to hear from you. Please apply now or forard CV or donnabanks@major-recruitment.com or call 02475264248