Quality Control Technician in Tenterden

Job Title: Quality Control TechnicianLocation: Tenterden, KentSalary: up to £30,000Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pmOur Client:Is a leading brand in their field, supported by high-profile partnerships their products are widely available in the premium off trade, as well as being served in some of the UK's finest establishments.Role Summary:You will be an instrumental part in continuing to develop the quality control process from start to final pack. You'll be responsible for delivering the sample plan for products and working closely with the production team to ensure the delivery of high-quality results.Benefits: 25 days holiday plus a day off on your birthdayEmployee discount on productsPerformance related annual bonusEnhanced family leave policiesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCompany social eventsKey responsibilities within your new role would be to:Ownership of the quality control sample plan and the testing requirements to meet the plan.Report all quality control data and trends as required.Collaborate with the production making team to ensure timely completion of quality control testing.Oversee the day to day operation of the laboratory and testing regime.Maintain quality control and food safety records to ensure traceability of product.Drive standard of testing to ensure calibration of equipment and the development of testing techniques.Conduct thorough investigations to identify root causes of quality control non-compliance or deviations in food safety standards.Responsible for COSHH and risk assessments relevant with the role.Experience and skills required for this position:Quality control experience within a beverage or food production environment, ideal. Experience within a quality control/laboratory environment, worked to a testing protocol and used basic testing equipment and techniques.Familiar with working to a Food Safety/Quality Standards.The ability to use a variety of quality control-related software packages.IT literate with strong excel skills.HACCP knowledge to minimum level 2.Oenological knowledge, ideal. Able to act on own initiative, be proactive and work as part of a team.Be able to communicate results and discuss openly ways to improve ways of working.Be able to work under pressure and maintain a flexible approach.You must drive due to location.Next steps:If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on (phone number removed).Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend you will receive a £50 voucher *terms apply*.Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website