Quality Technician

Quality Technician
Location: Braintree, Essex
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Annual Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 (DOE)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week

• Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 3:00pm
  (1-hour unpaid lunch break each day)

Prime Appointments is proud to be working with a well-established food ingredients manufacturer. This role is based in Braintree, Essex, the company develops, produces, and supplies a wide range of high-quality ingredients to the global food and pharmaceutical industries. You will be required to occasionally work in their head office in Epping.

They are now seeking a Quality Technician to join their team, supporting both daily operations and long-term compliance with food safety and quality standards.

About the Role

This is a varied and hands-on quality role working across two sites so applicants will need a full UK Driving Licence. You'll be responsible for maintaining and supporting the business's food safety management system and providing direct support on quality assurance, audits, and production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing quality control testing to defined standards.
• Working in compliance with FSSC 22000, BRCGS v8, HACCP, ISO9001, ISO14001, GMP, Organic, and Kosher
• Maintaining accurate documentation and records for third-party audits and customer requirements.
• Conducting GMP, CCP, hygiene, glass and internal audits.
• Assisting with allergen management, clean-down validation, traceability, and shelf-life studies.
• Supporting calibration of equipment and maintaining compliance with the company Quality Policy.
• Monitoring and interpreting regulatory updates from the Food Standards Agency and relevant trade bodies.
• Providing support to production, investigating non-conformances, and supporting complaint resolution.
• Occasionally assisting with laboratory and microbiology work at the Epping site

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in a quality or technical function within food, pharma, or a similar regulated industry.
• Understanding of food safety and quality systems (FSSC 22000, BRCGS, HACCP).
• High attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Organised and proactive with the ability to work across departments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• This role involves physical exertion, including lifting 25kg boxes

Why Apply?

• Work with a long-established and respected manufacturer.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of safe, high-quality products.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Clear working hours and a great early finish on Fridays.

Should you be interested in this Quality Technician role please apply with your up to date CV.

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