Schwarz Produktion
Laboratory QA Technician
Foston and Scropton
£14.18/hr
Posted about 15 hours ago
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WHAT YOU DO
- Conduct process and product checks at designated intervals while accurately labeling samples and utilizing detection equipment to identify any potential contamination.
- Record environmental and product temperatures, alongside performing weight and quality control measurements and calibrating testing equipment.
- Execute general due diligence tasks, guiding the production team through any non-conformance issues and ensuring all corrective and preventative actions are fully documented.
- Manage product and line control according to the determined plan, including packaging control and conducting environmental and effluent analytics.
- Implement required IFS controls, maintain impeccable hygiene standards across all areas, and perform microbiological sampling and preparation in the on-site laboratory.
- Participate actively in the HACCP concept implementation, safely handling inline measurement equipment and initiating necessary measures during system faults.
- Undertake analytical activities including root cause analysis for deviating products and microbiological tests, reporting all results directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.
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WHO YOU ARE
- Prior experience in a Lab / Quality FMCG role, alongside Level 2 Food Safety & HACCP, is highly preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are essential, paired with the proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Outstanding organizational skills, a keen attention to detail, and a high degree of responsibility will ensure your success in this role.
- Flexibility and a strict willingness to work shift patterns are mandatory to support our continuous manufacturing environment.
- Basic working knowledge of Google Workspace is required to effectively manage daily tasks and reporting.
- Demonstrating a high level of service orientation, assertiveness, reliability, and initiative is crucial for working effectively with other departments.
- Additional knowledge of SAP QM or basic German language skills will be considered a strong advantage for this position.
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OUR OFFER
- 33 days annual leave per year inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Healthcare Cash Plan after qualifying period
- Life Assurance Cover of 3 times basic salary
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programs with access to savings & discounts
- 24/7 helpline and much more
- Contract type: Fixed-Term Contract until 30 September 2027
- Starting date: Immediate
- Working time: 40 hours per week on average // 12 - hours shifts // days and nights
- Basic hourly rate: £ 14.18 plus a 25% shift premium
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Simply apply directly online to MEG Derby via jobs.schwarz-produktion.com.
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Skills
Laboratory testing
Quality assurance
HACCP
Food safety
Microbiological sampling
Calibration
Root cause analysis
Process control
Documentation
Google workspace
SAP QM
Communication
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving