Food Manufacturing jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Coventry

Department: Technical

Salary: £29000 per annum

Shift: 4 on 4 off - Night Shift (7pm to 7am, 12-hour shifts)

Pension: Statutory

Holiday: 23 days (inclusive of bank holidays)

We're seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Technical team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You'll play a key role in maintaining and monitoring the company's Food Safety and Quality Management Systems, ensuring that all products meet internal, customer, and third‑party standards. This role promotes a strong quality culture across all departments and supports continuous improvement through Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Perform quality inspections according to Quality Assurance and HACCP plans.
• Monitor and verify product traceability throughout production.
• Maintain accurate records critical to product quality and safety.
• Conduct finished product testing within a laboratory environment.
• Collect microbiological and chemical samples, liaising with external laboratories.
• Carry out environmental, surface, and hand swab testing.
• Conduct factory audits (GMP, Hygiene, Fabrication, Glass & Plastics, Internal System).
• Support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and help reduce risks of foreign body contamination.
• Manage calibration and verification of equipment.
• Control laboratory consumable stock levels.
• Participate in product shelf‑life testing and customer complaint investigations.
• Assist with traceability exercises and mock recalls.
• Support customer and accreditation audits.
• Ensure controlled documentation is current and properly implemented.

You’ll be detail‑focused, organised, and confident working both independently and as part of a team. You should have a proactive approach to maintaining quality and safety standards and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

• Previous experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control, ideally within food manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Basic knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
• Competent in HACCP and internal auditing.
• A good standard of written and spoken English.
• Willingness to learn and continuously develop.

• Accountability & Execution
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork & Collaboration

• Based primarily on the production floor, with laboratory and administrative tasks.
• Fast‑moving, highly automated environment requiring a proactive approach.
• Mostly dry and warm areas, with occasional work in cold zones.
• Adherence to strict hygiene and food safety policies required at all times.

• Competitive salary of £29000 per annum.
• 4 on 4 off night shift pattern (12‑hour shifts).
• 23 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
• Statutory pension.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.

If you’re passionate about food quality, safety, and continuous improvement – and you’re ready for a challenging and rewarding night shift role – we’d love to hear from you. Please apply now or forward your CV.