Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician Location: Clevedon, North Somerset Salary: £28,608 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 08:45 – 16:45 Friday: 08:45 – 16:00 (includes a paid 45-minute lunch break and an early finish) The Role We are recruiting for a Quality Control Technician to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business. Working within the Compliance Technical Team, you will play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest quality and food safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous quality control experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities * Carry out quality control testing on finished products and raw materials. * Upload quality data onto SAP and release approved products. * Set up and coordinate taste panels. * Prepare and dispatch samples for chemical, microbiological and allergen testing. * Complete scheduled microbiological swabbing and water sampling. * Support production by responding to technical queries and completing associated documentation. * Assist with technical projects and provide wider support to the Technical Team. About You * Previous experience within a Quality Control or Quality Assurance environment. * Good Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel. * GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English. * Excellent organisational and time management skills. * Strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Flexible approach with a positive attitude. * Full UK driving licence. * Right to work in the UK. Benefits * Salary of £28,608 per annum. * Monday to Friday working with an early finish every Friday. * 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. * Company pension with 3% employer contribution. * WPA Healthcare NHS Top-Up Scheme following successful probation. * Death in Service benefit. * Employee Assistance Programme. * Retail discount scheme. * Modern office and laboratory facilities. * Opportunity to join a growing and innovative food manufacturing business