Quality Technician Job at Mowi Poland (Fort William)

Quality Technician

Mowi Poland

Location:
United Kingdom , Fort William

Category:
Quality Control

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Ensure that all products manufactured meet food safety, quality and customer specification requirements through effective laboratory testing, product evaluation, environmental monitoring, and production-line support. The role supports both routine quality control (QC) and microbiological laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and third-party certification schemes.

Job Responsibility:

Carry out routine quality checks on raw materials and finished products
Verify product weight, grading, quality standards, labelling, packaging, and organoleptic characteristics (appearance, smell, texture)
Perform CCP and QCP checks in line with the site HACCP plan
Document and communicate non-conformances and support corrective actions
Assist in product shelf-life testing and sensory panels
Conduct microbiological testing (e.g., TVC, Enterobacteriaceae, Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli or other analyses
Prepare media, reagents, and samples following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Carry out environmental monitoring including swab testing, hygiene verification, visual checks, and water testing
Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments (balances, incubators)
Record, trend, and report laboratory results with accuracy and traceability
Support hygiene verification including pre-operational inspections and post-clean assessments
Investigate sources of contamination using tools such as UV fluorescence, swab mapping, and root-cause analysis
Review sanitation and water treatment chemicals used (e.g., chlorine dioxide, and verify correct dosing
Participate in internal audits, traceability exercises, and external customer or regulatory audits
Assist in writing and updating SOPs, test methods, and quality instructions
Ensure all samples and records meet traceability and retention standards

Requirements:

Knowledge of microbiology, chemistry or food science
Experience with laboratory techniques and hygienic sampling
Familiarity with food safety standards (HACCP, BRCGS, standards)
Ability to interpret analytical data and identify trends
Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Proactive approach to problem solving

What we offer:

A competitive salary
Shift pattern offering work-life balance
Bonus scheme with the ability to earn up to 15% of your salary per annum
Equivalent of 31 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service
Generous pension scheme
Medical Cover with Equipsme
Life assurance cover
Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
Access to financial wellbeing app Wagestream
Cycle to work scheme
Healthy Lifestyle contribution to support an active lifestyle
Employee discounts at participating retailers
Occupational Health Support & Employee Assistance Programme
Training & Development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Expiration:
April 12, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Quality Technician

Mowi Poland

Location:
United Kingdom , Fort William

Category:
Quality Control

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Expiration:
April 12, 2026

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