How would you like the opportunity to join our rapidly expanding company here at Wasabi?Wasabi are an ever developing company with a current portfolio of 50 + Branches in the UK and New York. We care about our food, customers and our team by ensuring we provide high quality items at affordable prices with exceptional customer service and the opportunity for our team to develop.We're looking for a Quality Assurance Technologist to join our Quality and Assurance team. This is the chance to be a part of something innovative, inspirational and exciting.The Role:To provide professional support and assist in the management of food safety, food quality, health and safety and legal compliance, covering all operations taking place at the Central Production Unit.Key Responsibilities: * Inspect and monitor quality of environmental and in-process food production such as hygiene practice, GMP (good manufacturing practice), temperature, raw material, process and product consistencies and glass and plastic audit. * Advise production supervisors and managers on corrective actions required as a result of monitoring activities. * Complete accurate records of monitoring activities and corrective actions. * Complete and record calibration tests on monitoring equipment. * Monitor health and safety standards in all food areas and equipment. * Submit product samples, including shelf life and Swab samples, for microbiological testing, analyses and evaluate the result of testing and communicate the findings to Line Manager. * Provide assistance with supplier and customer complaints on food safety, packaging or other food related issues. * Document and report the result of investigation of problems and complaints to Line Manager as appropriate. * Execute effective training for new and current staff e.g. New starter site induction training. Communicate with senior management and staff on a regular basis to continuously improve Central Production Unit's food safety and quality culture.Our Requirements: * Sound knowledge of food safety and quality principles. * Sound knowledge of health and safety principles. * experience of working in and supervision of a food production setting. * Ability to complete and organise the range of documentation required to a high standard. * Ability to communicate effectively with production operatives and senior management. * Team working and personal development skills.In return we provide a great working environment, bonus scheme, pension, Perkbox benefits and other incentives with the opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you.*You must be eligible to work in the UK.