Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician
14.87 per hour
Bradford

Join a Leading Manufacturing Team with Gi Group!
Gi Group is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician on behalf of our client in Bradford. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an eye for detail and a passion for quality control in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Quality Assurance Technician - Key Responsibilities
As a Quality Assurance Technician, your primary responsibilities will include:
* Collecting product samples from the manufacturing floor.
* Supporting manufacturing teams in calibrating brix meters on production lines.
* Conducting standardised analytical tests on batches, charge-up samples, finished products, stock holds, and complaint samples.
* Interpreting results, understanding brix (sugar) and pH levels, and communicating findings to the production team.
* Testing raw materials, including mineral water and comminute.
* Setting up and using HPLC instrumentation.
* Conducting taste testing of all finished goods and identifying any quality issues.
* Testing chemical oxygen demand (COD) and pH levels of environmental samples.
* Checking packaging and coding specifications using the SAP system and ensuring corrective actions are taken if needed.
* Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with all documentation systems.
* Supporting the Quality Assurance Supervisor in external proficiency checks.

General Responsibilities
* Actively engaging in lean manufacturing practices, including 5S, AM, and problem-solving to drive continuous improvement.
* Promoting a culture of safety and ensuring all health and safety policies are followed.
* Demonstrating behaviours that align with company values and quality, safety, and environmental standards.
* Supporting ethical trading and human rights commitments in all business practices.

What We're Looking For
The ideal Quality Assurance Technician will have:
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
* Effective communication skills to liaise with different teams.
* The ability to prioritise tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* GCSEs in Science, Maths, and English or relevant work experience.
* Understanding of continuous improvement work practices.

This role offers a competitive hourly rate of 14.87, along with opportunities for professional development within a leading organisation.

If you're an experienced Quality Assurance Technician looking to join a dynamic team, apply today!

How to Apply:
Email your CV and details with the subject line Quality Assurance Technician Application - Bradford.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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