Quality Assurance Technician

We are seeking a diligent Quality Assurance Technician to join our Global Supply Team in Runcorn on a 12 Month FTC, please note that this role will require you to work a shift pattern. This role supports the small pack production process, from beer intake to finished goods loading, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. As part of the shift quality team, you will work closely with stakeholders such as the Team Manager, production coordinators, operators, engineers, and compliance teams. Responsibilities include conducting quality analysis, calibrating equipment, auditing processes, and ensuring adherence to safety, hygiene, and quality standards. This is a phenomenal opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving exceptional results in customer service, product quality, cost efficiency, and operational flexibility. Main Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting quality audits to ensure compliance with production and quality standards.
• Performing routine calibration of instrumentation and carrying out cleaning and maintenance as required.
• Inputting accurate results of 'complex' analysis into SAP and Harford in a timely manner.
• Maintaining appropriate stocks of laboratory chemicals, disposables, and consumables.
• Setting up and ensuring the effective implementation of new methods and processes.
• Conducting routine Process Control audits to verify compliance with Quality Control plans.
• Providing information and records to support problem-solving initiatives and actively participating in their resolution.
• Responding appropriately to out-of-spec results for components and packaged beer to mitigate risks.
• Recognising faults and fault trends during team meetings and collaborating on identifying effective solutions.
Health and safety compliance is key, and you'll be at the forefront of making sure this is monitored alongside ensuring both site and personal KPI's are achieved.

For this role, we are seeking a candidate with shown experience in a Quality Assurance position within an FMCG environment, a strong background of excelling in challenging, quality and customer-focused settings, and the ability to decisively make decisions under pressure with minimal direction.,
• HNC qualification or higher in a relevant science subject area.
• Strong proficiency in analytical techniques.
• Familiarity with information systems, with SAP experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of laboratory and on-line inspection instrumentation.
• Knowledge of quality systems, including HACCP, Food Safety, and ISO9001.
• Awareness of statistical process control methods.
• Exceptional attention to detail and thoroughness.
Preferred Skills:
• Auditing expertise to perform process control and due diligence audits.
• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Food and Drink.
Skills and proficiency are things that matter to Diageo, and so we'd love to hear from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and experience who are passionate about transferring those skills and experience into a quality environment.

Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company known for our wonderful collection of iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, and Guinness. At Diageo, we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-renowned products annually, spanning over 200 brands in 180 countries. Our teams bring together diverse expertise and a passion for innovation to build brands consumers love. Join us to test ideas, learn, and create a brighter future with talented people from around the globe. This role is based at our Runcorn site, a 24/7 operation on an 18-acre facility with state-of-the-art packaging capabilities. With 2 bottling lines, 2 canning lines, and a kegging line, we produce 90+ SKUs and 16 beer types, delivering an impressive 23 million cases annually for the UK, Ireland, and export markets. As we continue to invest significantly in our facilities, we're seeking extraordinary people to help us become the best-performing, most trusted, and respected consumer products company in the world., Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most diverse and inclusive culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all. Join us and be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you will be encouraged and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of - and help build - an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

Quality Assurance Technician - Base salary including shift allowance £53,536.37 + competitive benefits package including pension, shares scheme and bonus. Working with us As one of the world's leading alcoholic beverage companies, we pride ourselves on providing our employees with a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including:
• Base salary + substantial shift allowance
• 6 months, fully paid, family leave for ALL parents - regardless of gender
• Contributary pension scheme
• Product allowance
• Opt-in private medical care for you and your family
• Share programmes and other voluntary benefits