Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Coordinator • Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire • Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum • Job Type: Full-time We are currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Coordinator to enhance our Quality team. Day-to-day of the role: • Coordinate and support the maintenance and implementation of the BRCGS Food Safety Standard, BFBI, and Vegan certification requirements. • Monitor and verify Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) across brewing, racking, and distribution operations. • Review production and quality records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. • Manage product holds or initiate corrective actions where food safety, legality, or quality standards are not met. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality records in line with site, legal, and BRCGS requirements. • Maintain document control systems, including SOPs, work instructions, and associated records. • Ensure traceability records are complete and support mass balance exercises. • Conduct or support hygiene inspections and ensure follow-up actions are completed. • Support the investigation of non-conformances, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions. • Maintain calibration records and coordinate calibration of critical equipment. • Manage and maintain pest control requirements with the pest contractor. • Support supplier approval and ongoing supplier monitoring activities. • Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and raw material specifications. • Support the delivery of food safety hygiene, and quality training for brewery and distribution staff. • Promote and embed a strong food safety culture across the factory. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Experience in a food or drink manufacturing quality role. • Experience working within a BRCGS-certified site or equivalent food safety standard. • HACCP trained with a Food Safety qualification. • Desirable: Brewing or wider beverage industry experience, internal auditing training or audit experience, TACCP/VACCP training, experience of non-conformance management. • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, methodical and organised approach to work. • Ability to manage and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment. • Confident communicator, able to work effectively across departments. • Problem-solving skills and ability to support root cause investigations. • Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality principles. • Proactive and continuous improvement mindset. Benefits: • Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme. • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. • Company pension scheme and private healthcare (with the option to add family members). • Annual Occupational Health assessments and life insurance cover. • Sick pay scheme and family-friendly pay policies. • ‘WeCare’ - access to 24/7 GP consultations, mental health support, fitness programmes, and more. • Early finish every Friday. • Cycle to Work scheme and professional development support.