Quality Assurance Technician

As a QA Technician, you will be crucial in ensuring that all our products and processes meet the highest legal, safety, and customer standards. This is a hands-on role that bridges factory floor auditing with vital administrative compliance., The primary responsibilities for this role include:

• Farm & Industry Standards Support: Providing comprehensive technical support for our Red Tractor assurance scheme compliance and documentation.
• Intake & Process Checks: Conducting raw material intake checks and auditing factory processes to ensure quality, hygiene, and adherence to specifications.
• Traceability Management: Regularly executing and documenting traceability exercises (forward and backward) to guarantee swift and accurate recall capability.
• Supplier Approval: Supporting the supplier approval process, including document review and risk assessment to maintain our approved supplier list.
• Audit Support: Assisting with preparations, documentation, and follow-up actions for internal, customer, and third-party audits (e.g., BRCGS).
• Compliance Systems: Maintaining and updating crucial third-party compliance systems, including the Sedex platform.
• Technical Administration: Ensuring technical specifications and compliance documents are up-to-date in technical platforms (e.g., FoodExperts).
• Land Use Compliance: Assisting with the technical compliance aspects related to land management and use, including necessary updates and applications with the Land Registry.

Do you have experience in Quality management?, * Proven experience working in a Quality Assurance or Technical role within the food manufacturing industry (fresh produce experience is highly beneficial).

• Excellent understanding of HACCP, GMP, and Food Safety standards.
• Familiarity with retailer technical requirements and industry standards such as Red Tractor.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in using quality management systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with all factory personnel.
• Relevant degree (ideally in Food)

Fylde Fresh and Fabulous is a leading, fast-paced food processing business dedicated to supplying high-quality, prepared fresh produce to the retail and catering sectors. We are proud of our commitment to food safety, quality, and sustainable farming. We are looking for a motivated and meticulous Quality Assurance (QA) Technician to join our busy Technical Team.