QA Technician

QA Technician

Humdinger, Bromborough CH62 3RD

Position type: Full-time, permanent 

Hours: 39

Pay range: £14.53 /Hour (£29,466.84 equivalent) 

Breaks: 2 x 30 minutes

Shift Pattern:   

Monday - Thursday:

Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00

Week 2: 14:00 - 22:00

Week 3: 22:00 - 06:00

Friday:

Week 1: 06:00 - 13:00

Week 2: 13:00 - 20:00

Week 3: 20:00 - 03:00

As a QA Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality and regulatory compliance throughout the manufacturing process. Your contributions will help drive continuous improvement and ensure our products meet both company and customer expectations.

• Conduct rigorous chemical and microbiological analysis of finished products at designated intervals, ensuring they meet agreed-upon specifications.
• Oversee the adherence to current legislation and company policies throughout all manufacturing processes.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, applying company values to enhance quality and operational efficiency.
• Comply with all company and legislative health and safety policies, procedures, and requirements to ensure a safe working environment.
• Support the QA Manager/Supervisor by investigating customer complaints and identifying potential quality issues.
• Perform weekly Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audits to maintain compliance with established company standards.
• Ensure strict documentation control and verify that operators are following the Good Manufacturing Practices outlined in the Quality Manual.
• Identify non-conforming products and ensure all corrective actions are documented and implemented effectively.
• Monitor the performance of the average weight system, taking prompt corrective actions when necessary.
• Address day-to-day quality issues and collaborate with teams to implement long-term corrective actions.
• Assist in the Raw Material Inwards procedure, performing sampling and visual inspections as required to meet business demands.
• Contribute to the company’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement through active participation in relevant programs and projects.
• Perform a variety of QA-related tasks and projects as directed by the Quality Manager, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Support internal audit activities and assist in the review and implementation of HACCP plans to maintain food safety standards.

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment or a similar industry.
• Proven experience in Quality Assurance.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles.
• Familiarity with chemical handling and COSHH regulations.
• Valid Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Internal auditing trained/certified. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in mathematics, including averages, percentages, decimal places, and metric weights.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Basic knowledge of microbiology, sensory evaluation, and information technology.
• Ability to conduct basic investigations and demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong customer awareness, effective time management, and a proactive, results-driven attitude.

• 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.  
• Paid Breaks
• Pension (4% Employer Contributions) 
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.  
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.  
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria) 
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria) 
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme  (subject to meeting minimum criteria) 
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working opportunities and Maternity and Paternity leave above the statutory minimum
• Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion 
• Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising and gain company-matched sponsorship.
• Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme
• Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships) 
• Engagement with GroceryAid

At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it! 

Situated in Heckington (Sleaford), Sherburn in Elmet and Bromborough, we are an integral part of the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, collaborating with other esteemed food manufacturers nationwide. Join us on a flavourful journey where innovation, quality, and a passion for snacking come together. Our talented teams have created a growing portfolio of our own famous brands including NOMO, Sun Valley Nuts, Kinnerton Kids, The Fruit Factory, Yum & Yay, Humzingers, as well as collaborations with Bailey's, Guinness and Budweiser!   

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our Recruitment or HR team will contact you by phone or email (please check your junk mail). From there, if you advance, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review. If selected, you will be invited to an onsite interview, which may be one or two stages and could include a factory tour. 

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.