QA Technician - FTC

The Quality Assurance Technician will play a vital role in ensuring all products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance within this industry. This 12 month Fixed Term contract position in Kent is perfect for detail-oriented professionals with a passion for maintaining excellence. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established company in the Food manufacturing industry. As part of a medium-sized organisation, the team is dedicated to providing high-quality products while maintaining rigorous standards in their operations. Description • Dealing with trading, customers, technical and production team queries with regards to Food/Feed Safety, Legislation & Quality requirements. • Involvement with site external audits (BRCGS, EFISC, Red Tractor, Kosher, Halal and customer audit). • Coordinating and conducting GMP Audits (Good Manufacturing Practice). Reviewing results, identifying trends, training of GMP auditors, ensuring actions are completed on time and to acceptable quality standards. • Quality Incident investigation, including customer complaints, determining root causes, implementation of corrective and preventive actions. • Conduct periodic audits of QMS (Quality Management System), HACCP, CCP, OPRPS, Policies, Procedures, accreditation requirements to ensure Food and Feed safety. • Training of personnel and contractors, e.g. Hygiene, GMP, Site's Food/Feed safety rules, Quality Inductions where required. • Conduct traceability/mock recall exercises for BRCGS, EFISC, Red Tractor certification & customers. • Overseeing contract hygiene team, daily discussion with contract cleaning supervisor, monitoring level of hygiene of site with view to continually improve. • Overseeing pest control contract, supporting the pest controller & coordinating completion of pest proofing list. • Responsible for Salmonella system, taking required Daily, Weekly, Monthly, 6 Monthly, Annual & other scheduled aseptic salmonella samples. • Reviewing, trending & documenting analytical of results, Internal Quality Incident report, Near Misses. Tracking & supporting actions to ensure corrective/preventive actions are closed on time. • Completing Quality Management of Change (MOC) & Project documentations (AFE), Generating Quality related Purchase Orders/Work orders. Profile You will be an experienced quality assurance professional, with experience in a food manufacturing environment, as well as: • A recognised qualification in a quality, food science or similar discipline. • Internal Audit Certificate - essential. • HACCP Certificate - minimum level 2 - essential. • Food Safety certificate - minimum level 2 - essential. • Ability to work alone or as part of a team. • Strong communication skills and an excellent team player. • Knowledge of BRCGS or similar GFSI. Job Offer • £35,000 - £40,000/annum • A temporary role offering valuable experience in the Food Manufacturing industry. • Opportunities to work within a supportive and professional team in Kent • Exposure to quality assurance practices in a manufacturing setting.