Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Coordinator

• Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
• Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum
• Job Type: Full-time

We are currently seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Coordinator to enhance our Quality team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Coordinate and support the maintenance and implementation of the BRCGS Food Safety Standard, BFBI, and Vegan certification requirements.
• Monitor and verify Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) across brewing, racking, and distribution operations.
• Review production and quality records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Manage product holds or initiate corrective actions where food safety, legality, or quality standards are not met.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality records in line with site, legal, and BRCGS requirements.
• Maintain document control systems, including SOPs, work instructions, and associated records.
• Ensure traceability records are complete and support mass balance exercises.
• Conduct or support hygiene inspections and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
• Support the investigation of non-conformances, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintain calibration records and coordinate calibration of critical equipment.
• Manage and maintain pest control requirements with the pest contractor.
• Support supplier approval and ongoing supplier monitoring activities.
• Review Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and raw material specifications.
• Support the delivery of food safety hygiene, and quality training for brewery and distribution staff.
• Promote and embed a strong food safety culture across the factory.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a food or drink manufacturing quality role.
• Experience working within a BRCGS-certified site or equivalent food safety standard.
• HACCP trained with a Food Safety qualification.
• Desirable: Brewing or wider beverage industry experience, internal auditing training or audit experience, TACCP/VACCP training, experience of non-conformance management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, methodical and organised approach to work.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively across departments.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to support root cause investigations.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and quality principles.
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme and private healthcare (with the option to add family members).
• Annual Occupational Health assessments and life insurance cover.
• Sick pay scheme and family-friendly pay policies.
• 'WeCare' - access to 24/7 GP consultations, mental health support, fitness programmes, and more.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Cycle to Work scheme and professional development support.