Quality Technician
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Occupation Type
Quality assurance technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Requisition ID 63379
Position Type FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the role
The position is accountable for overseeing the control and release of raw materials, semi‑finished items, and finished products in line with site quality management systems and customer requirements. It involves carrying out product evaluations through sensory checks, QC testing, microbiological and chemical examinations, managing retained samples, and reviewing historical data to identify any quality drift. The role also includes maintaining daily GMP compliance within the laboratory, escalating non‑conformances appropriately, and ensuring laboratory safety through accurate incident reporting and correct waste disposal.
This is a permanent, full‑time contract, based on site in Runcorn, working five days a week on rotating shifts one week on early shift (Mon–Thu 530 am–130 pm, Fri 530 am–1230 pm) and the following week on late shift (Mon–Thu 115 pm–915 pm, Fri 1215 pm–715 pm).
Key responsibilities
Position Type FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the role
The position is accountable for overseeing the control and release of raw materials, semi‑finished items, and finished products in line with site quality management systems and customer requirements. It involves carrying out product evaluations through sensory checks, QC testing, microbiological and chemical examinations, managing retained samples, and reviewing historical data to identify any quality drift. The role also includes maintaining daily GMP compliance within the laboratory, escalating non‑conformances appropriately, and ensuring laboratory safety through accurate incident reporting and correct waste disposal.
This is a permanent, full‑time contract, based on site in Runcorn, working five days a week on rotating shifts one week on early shift (Mon–Thu 530 am–130 pm, Fri 530 am–1230 pm) and the following week on late shift (Mon–Thu 115 pm–915 pm, Fri 1215 pm–715 pm).
Key responsibilities
- Carry out product evaluations, including sensory checks, QC testing, and microbiological and chemical examinations.
- Manage retained samples and review historical data to identify trends or potential quality drift.
- Maintain daily GMP compliance within the laboratory environment.
- Escalate non‑conformances promptly and contribute to investigations to establish root causes.
- Uphold laboratory safety standards, including accurate incident reporting and correct waste disposal.
- Use data‑focused judgement to contribute to continuous improvement activities.
- Work with cross‑functional teams to address quality issues and maintain product integrity.
- Practical experience in a food manufacturing laboratory or similar quality‑focused environment.
- Qualifications in food science, HACCP, microbiology, or safety management are desirable.
- Familiarity with food safety standards and quality systems.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications and experience using SAP QM or similar systems.
- Strong written communication, numerical accuracy, and critical‑thinking capability.
- 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
- Matched pension scheme
- Access to our employee development platform and Udemy learning resources
- Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at major retailers
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth
Please note
We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.
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