Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Control Operator Chilled Food Manufacturing Aberdeen Full Time Monday to Friday 40 hours per week: 6:30am3:00pm MonThurs / 6:00am2:30pm Fri Overview This role plays a key part in ensuring the food safety, quality and legality of chilled food products throughout the manufacturing process from raw materials to finished goods. Working closely with the Technical Manager and collaborating with Production Supervisors and Line Leaders, the Quality Control Operator helps maintain high standards across the site. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Technical Manager, responsibilities include: Conducting routine quality checks including metal detection, label verification and weight control Gathering and labelling reference samples; attending taste panels Calibration of equipment including scales and thermometers Monitoring PPE stock and raising replenishment requests Supporting HACCP management and food safety compliance Performing internal audits, hygiene checks and factory inspections Collecting, recording and reporting quality and food safety data including product and environmental testing Supporting traceability checks and validation of labelling against customer and legal standards Identifying, escalating and supporting corrective actions for any non-conformances Providing cover for the Technical Assistant during holidays or absence Skills & Experience Experience within a food manufacturing environment (chilled preferred) Knowledge of HACCP, internal auditing, BRCGS and quality systems advantageous Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with operational teams High attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining standards Working Rights Applicants must have full right to work in the UK. Salary Competitive and dependent on experience. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-12-11