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Job Title: QA Technician
Salary: Starting at £35,864.40 per annum
Hours: 5 shifts per week, Sunday to Thursday 22:00-06:00 hours
Company Overview
Ehrmann Cornish Dairy is home to two well-loved names in dairy: the Bavarian-founded, family-owned Ehrmann, and the family-founded Cornish Dairy Co.
With a strong heritage of innovation and a deep commitment to quality, we work closely with 40+ local Cornish farmers to source the freshest milk for our clotted cream, yoghurts, butter, and soon-to-be high-protein range, as well as Grand desserts.
We produce great-tasting, high-quality products loved by many in Cornwall and across the UK, thanks to increased distribution in major supermarkets.
Position Overview
We have an exciting new opportunity for a QA Technician to join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Laboratory Testing of dairy products.
- Carry out product and process quality checks to ensure compliance with customer and food safety standards.
- Create Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and complete sensory (organoleptic) shelf-life evaluations.
- Perform scale and metal detector checks to guarantee equipment accuracy and safety.
- Approve filling equipment for production and support release of finished goods.
- Monitor contamination controls, conduct foreign body investigations, and manage quarantined materials.
- Register samples for microbiological testing and assist in environmental swabbing.
- Audit paperwork, non-conformances, and packaging checks to maintain full traceability.
- Actively contribute to HACCP processes, GMP improvement initiatives, and site audits.
- Support project work, testing schedules, and equipment maintenance.
- Laboratory Testing Equipment Maintenance – ensuring regular calibration, cleaning, and functionality checks of laboratory instruments
What we’re looking for:
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to doing things properly.
- A team player who communicates clearly and stays calm under pressure.
- Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- A dependable and responsible mindset — someone who takes pride in their work.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to ongoing site improvements.
Essential skills & experience:
- Basic understanding of food safety and quality standards.
- Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
- Confident communicator — works well with production and QA teams.
- Organised, reliable, and able to manage routine checks effectively.
Desirable skills:
- Experience in a food manufacturing or QA role.
- Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and root cause analysis.
- Comfortable using QA or lab systems (e.g. LIMS).
- Flexible and eager to develop new skills.
What We Offer:
- A creative and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions are recognised.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A supportive team that is committed to achieving excellence and delivering outstanding results.
- Competitive holiday allowance, increasing based on length of service
- Free Cornish Dairy Co award-winning products, never run out of milk or yoghurt again!
- Company events
- Discounted Gym membership with Snap Fitness.
*NO AGENCIES PLEASE*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £35,864.40 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lostwithiel PL22 0LW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
