We are seeking an experienced QA Technician to work on a permanent night shift basis for our well established client in the Chichester area.

You will be responsible for carrying out all QA tasks as specified by the QA Supervisor.

Duties include the auditing of all production lines on frequency to meet factory, customer and company needs to the standard required, ensuring non compliances are dealt with to a satisfactory resolution ensuring relevant paperwork is correctly completed, ensuring HACCP controls are in place & monitored.

You will be responsible for collection samples & carrying out inspection, maintaining accurate records of results, reporting immediately on any defects, carry out sampling and testing of incoming raw materials & release from SAP, carrying out audits for cleaning & document swab results, investigating non-confirming raw materials & taking appropriate action, carrying out on line product testing as necessary, arranging tasting of products & visual quality & presentation and reporting accordingly.

We are seeking someone who has come from a food background, ideally with GCSEs in Maths, English, Science, Food Technology, computer literate and have good communication skills, a  good demeanour & presentation with a good sense of tasting/smell.

A foundation in Food Hygiene qualification would be an advantage

This will be on a permanent night shift basis  Monday - Thursday 22:00 to 6:00, Friday 18:00 to 23:59.  The starting salary including shift allowance will be £22,750 & when fully trained & competent increased  to £24,375.

FPR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.