QA Technician – Full Time Based in Craigavon, Co. Armagh, Wilson’s Country Ltd specialises in pre-packed, peeled and processed potatoes. We supply food retailers, caterers and food processing companies with a range of products, offering quality, taste, full traceability and value for money. Due to our continued success and business growth we have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Quality Assurance Technician. FULL TIME - Hours of work will be 40 hours per week: The standard working week is 5 days over 6 Monday - Saturday with a day off during the week. The normal shift pattern will be 8.00am-5.00pm however, there may be occasions where cover is required on the other shift patterns and opportunities available for overtime depending on the business needs. Our basic pay rate £12.50, with an over-time rate 1.5 of pay rate per hour on hours worked over 40 hours and double time for any hours on a Sunday. The successful applicant will join out quality assurance team and tasks will include the following; Carrying out ‘shelf-life’ testing Assessing raw material for quality Carrying out sampling & conducting on-line testing in accordance with procedure Ensuring that product adheres to customer specification Carrying out quality tests, such as calibration, temperature control, weight etc. Carrying out quality audits, for example, glass & plastic audits, hygiene audits Liasing with production Any other associated duties as directed by Quality / Technical Manager Requirements : Ideally we are looking for someone who has: Experience working in a food production environment/food preparation A good general awareness of food safety, food hygiene, health and safety and quality GCSE English & Math's, grade C or above Computer skills and a good standard of literacy and numerical skills sufficient to carry out job duties. The ability to work accurately & independently in a fast-paced working environment Relevant experience in quality control or quality assurance would be preferable however not essential as full training will be provided. Successful applicants will be offered: £12.50 per hour (aged 18 years or over) Shift allowance for evening shift (£10/shift worked) 33 days paid holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time) Full training and opportunities for career progression Life Assurance Free on-site parking Employee initiatives Employee Assistance Programme Long Service Recognition Scheme We are an Equal Opportunities Employer