Job Role: Quality Assurance Technician - NIGHT SHIFT Salary: £13.33ph (£14.33ph between 10pm – 4am) Location: Leicestershire Type: Full Time / Permanent/Night Shift Hours / Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days per week, 12 Hour Shifts (6pm-6am) 45 hours per week 4 on, 4 off rota basis (after probation) Please note: This position is open only to individuals with UK citizenship or those with indefinite leave to remain in the UK. Overview Everest People Solutions are recruiting for a skilled and reliable Quality Assurance Technician on behalf of a leading food manufacturing business. Our client, whose products are widely available in major retailers, are seeking a dedicated professional to ensure that their processes and products consistently meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Key Responsibilities: Documentation Management: Ensure production paperwork is accurate, up-to-date, and ready for audits. Compliance Auditing: Conduct regular checks on equipment and processes to ensure legal compliance and assist in implementing corrective actions when necessary. Hygiene Monitoring: Oversee facility cleanliness and report any issues according to established procedures. Sampling & Swabbing: Participate in testing processes, identify any issues, and help implement corrective actions. Quality Control: Support the management of critical control points and weight compliance, providing training as needed. Production Quality Evaluation: Assist in monitoring product quality, reporting on any discrepancies, and participating in relevant meetings. Non-Conformance Management: Track and address any quality issues, ensuring that they are resolved promptly. Product Development Support: Assist in ensuring that new products meet quality and safety standards. Allergen Control: Help maintain allergen safety measures and conduct necessary audits. General Support: Carry out additional tasks as required to maintain high standards of quality and safety. Essential Requirements: Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment. Experience in a Quality Assurance role. Level 3 Food Safety certification. Level 2 HACCP certification. Knowledge of labeling and packaging legalities. Basic understanding of environmental and product microbiology. COSHH Training. Train the Trainer or similar certification. Understanding of 852/2004 Hygiene of Foodstuffs regulations. Knowledge of the Food Safety Act 1990.