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Quality Assurance TechnologistLeominster (Home of Tyrrells Potato Crisps)On-site | Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00Join our snack-loving teamWere looking for a QA Technologist to join us at KP Snacks. If youre ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you this could be your next big move.About the roleThe QA Technologist will play a key part in protecting food safety and product quality. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, youll support day-to-day quality activities, help us meet the highest industry standards and use our IWS tools to drive continuous improvement.This is a hands-on role, ideal for a graduate with a Food Science or related degree, or someone early in their Food Science career, who is keen to build a career in Technical. Youll work closely with colleagues across the site, spending time in our manufacturing areas to understand our processes and help raise quality standards. Youll also partner with suppliers, support customer-focused improvements and contribute to our audit and compliance activities.Its a great opportunity to learn, grow and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.Whats in it for you?We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour of what we offer:Comprehensive healthcare support including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer careKP Pension Plan contribution matching up to 7% of your salary25 days holiday, plus the option to buy moreKP4ME our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and moreWhat will you be doing?Driving food safety and quality standardsCoaching colleagues on the shop floor and challenging standards to meet the KP Quality Management SystemLeading and supporting sensory activitiesRunning panels, analysing trends, managing quality attribute documents and using insights to influence improvementManaging quality documentation and proceduresOwning or supporting JQPs, Production packs and technical records, ensuring accuracy and complianceSupporting audits, risk management and improvement plansPlaying an active role in internal audits, allergen management, acrylamide monitoring and complaint reductionSupporting site teams to improve quality standardsSharing knowledge, building capability and helping colleagues prevent and eliminate quality risksWho are we?Were KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love from Hula Hoops to McCoys. In the UK, were a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. Were proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.Were committed to inclusionWere building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you dont tick every box, wed still love to hear from you your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if theres anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.Wed love to hear from you if you can bring:A degree in Food Science or a related subjectWith understanding of food safety, HACCP and good manufacturing practicesStrong communication and influencing skillsAble to build relationships and coach colleagues at all levelsExcellent attention to detailUsing data to interpret trends and make sound decisionsA proactive and motivated approachWith the ability to prioritise, work at pace and drive improvementConfidence with IT systems and toolsComfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and site databases#LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite