Quality Technologist

The Rewards and Benefits on offer:A full time and permanent role from day one!A competitive basic salary!Excellent company cultureGenerous holiday allowanceAn opportunity within a growing and successful businessImmediate starts availableFantastic work cultureMTrecs new client opportunities:MTrec Recruitment is representing our industry-leading manufacturing client based in the heart of Midlothian. The business is a well-established company and is looking to expand their talented quality team by recruiting a full-time and permanent Quality Assurance Technologist.If you meet the person specification below, apply now for an immediate response!The Job You Will Do:Strive for continual improvement in the companys Quality, Health and Safety and Environment performanceMaintain compliance with the company's Quality Assurance Accreditations.Hold routine quality focus meetings with designated department(s); conduct trending on internal rejections and customer complaints and communicate findings; encourage operator input in identifying improvement actionsCollection and retention of product quality samplesDevelopment of customer technical specifications.Liaise with suppliers, customers and site auditors; provide support on quality-related issuesRaise root cause investigations for customer complaints and internal non-compliance issuesConduct checks throughout all stages of production for quality and compliance with customer specifications; conduct positive release for specific customersConduct laboratory tests and prepare certificates of conformity and analysisRaise root cause investigations for customer complaints and internal non-compliance issuesActive involvement in company Hazard and Risk Analysis programmeActive involvement in internal audit process.Monitor and maintain the site hygiene and housekeeping programmeMonitor and maintain site pest control programmeMonitor and maintain instrument calibration programmeProvide cover for general Health & Safety and Environment duties, e.g. incident recording/investigation, action tracking, risk assessmentsAbout you:Experience coordinating quality activities within a manufacturing environment.Experience maintaining compliance with quality management systems.Understanding of quality, hygiene, and compliance requirements.Experience working within a regulated or process-driven environment.Experience coordinating quality activities within a manufacturing environment.Knowledge or experience of HACCP and food safety principles.Experience working within a food manufacturing or similar regulated industry.TPBN1_UKTJ