QA Technician

Chelmsford, Essex Monday to Friday | 3:00pm - 12:00am

Are you looking to build your career within Quality Assurance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're partnering with a successful and growing manufacturer seeking a QA Technician to join their Quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous manufacturing or quality experience who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards. You'll play a key role in ensuring products meet quality, safety and compliance requirements, supporting production teams and helping maintain robust quality systems across the site.

The Role

As a QA Technician, you'll support the technical and quality functions of the business through a range of quality checks, audits and compliance activities. Working closely with Production, Hygiene and Technical teams, you'll help ensure products are manufactured safely and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete daily quality and documentation checks
• Carry out GMP, hygiene and housekeeping audits across the site
• Perform equipment verification, including metal detectors, scales and checkweighers
• Monitor and record temperature checks and other critical control measures
• Conduct allergen and hygiene swabbing activities
• Support product release processes and compliance checks
• Collect production samples and maintain accurate records
• Assist with investigations, technical queries and corrective actions
• Support internal, customer and supplier audits
• Help prepare for external inspections and compliance reviews
• Provide cover and support for the wider Quality team when required

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within a production / manufacturing environment, ideally in a Quality, QA, QC role
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

Desirable

• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen management and GMP standards
• Experience supporting audits and compliance activities

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity with long-term career prospects
• Consistent Monday to Friday working pattern
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to gain further experience within Quality and Technical functions
• Immediate start available

If you're looking for your next opportunity within Quality Assurance and want to join a business where you can develop your skills and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.