QUALITY TECHNOLOGIST Wardle, Nantwich Join a Business Where Culture Comes First and Quality Drives Everything.
Despite operating from a strong market position, backed by an impressive manufacturing facility, loyal customers and an exceptionally hard-working workforce, the leadership team chose to protect the company’s culture rather than aggressively expand. Because they understood that the family feel, the togetherness and the people are the foundation of the business’s success. Teams work collaboratively, successes are shared, and there’s a strong sense of pride across the site in maintaining the reputation the business has built through quality, consistency and customer satisfaction. And now, due to continued success, they are looking to strengthen their Quality team with the addition of a proactive and driven
This is a hands-on, highly visible role within the Quality Department of a successful food manufacturing and blending facility. You’ll play a key role supporting blending operations while also providing technical support across packing and warehouse activities. The position offers genuine variety, responsibility and involvement in the day-to-day quality performance of the site.
You’ll be out in the operation, working closely with production teams, maintaining standards, solving problems, improving processes and helping ensure the business continues to deliver the high-quality products and service levels its customers expect. Supporting quality standards across blending, packing and warehouse operations Conducting routine quality checks and production surveillance Product and ingredient sampling and on-site analysis Environmental, microbiological and water sampling Leading internal GMP, hygiene and fabrication audits Investigating non-conformances and customer complaints Supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions Contributing to food safety risk assessments and HACCP activities Developing SOPs and supporting continuous improvement projects Delivering quality and compliance training across the business Supervising a small team of Quality Technicians and covering shifts in holiday periods. Deputising for the Group Quality Manager when required
Previous experience within a quality role in a food manufacturing environment. Formal qualification in Food Technology, Quality or Hygiene (HND level or equivalent)
Competitive salary of up to £38,000 depending on experience~ Ongoing training and development opportunities to support long-term progression~ Regular social events and team activities that reinforce the company’s close-knit, family feel~ Free medical support available after 6 months of employment~ Free eye tests after 6 months of employment~ Contributory company pension scheme with 4% employee / 5% employer contribution~ non-contractual rewards scheme where top performers have achieved bonuses of up to £1,200~23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, alongside an early finish every Friday — because the business genuinely values work-life balance and understands the importance of rewarding the people who help drive its success
Working Hours (Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm / Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm) – Shift covers for holidays
Alongside the technical challenge and career progression opportunities, what really makes this business different is its culture. The environment suits people who naturally get involved, support others and genuinely care about the standards they deliver….