Job Description

Job Title:

Quality Assurance Technician

Department:

Technical

Location:

Leicester

Reports To:

Quality Manager

About Us

At Europe Snacks Ltd, we aim to be a great place to work by living our core values of Entrepreneurship, Excellence, and Care in everything we do.

Role Purpose

As aQuality Assurance Technician, you will support the production team in delivering safe, high-quality products. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards through real-time checks, audits, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out product checks and monitor processes to ensure they meet quality and safety standards Complete and verify paperwork accurately and in real time Maintain full traceability and follow all SOPs and procedures Conduct audits and swabbing before production restarts Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives Work closely with the shift team to promote best practices Lead by example and promote a safety-first culture Conduct clear shift handovers and escalate issues as needed Liaise with customers and auditors during site visits Maintain a clean and safe working environment (Clean As You Go approach) Inspect lines regularly and ensure compliance with hygiene standards Support weekly GMP audits and help ensure audit readiness at all times

What We're Looking For

A strong interest in food safety and quality Reliable, proactive, and detail-focused Calm under pressure with good communication skills A team player who can also work independently Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and internal systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy (or equivalent) Level 3 Food Hygiene (desirable) Level 3 HACCP (desirable) Experience in a quality assurance role in food manufacturing

Why Join Us?

Be part of a growing business where your work really matters Work in a supportive team environment Help shape and uphold high-quality standards in the food industry
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.10 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person