Full job descriptionQA Technician / QA Auditor
Package
*Temporary contract until February 2027
*£13.20 to £13.70 per hour
*Immediate start available
*Full training and support provided
Temporary Contract | Plymouth Area | Food Manufacturing
We are recruiting for a QA Technician / QA Auditor to join a well-established food manufacturing business in the Plymouth area on a temporary basis. This is a hands-on quality assurance role supporting the site’s Technical team within a fast-paced production environment.
This opportunity is expected to run until February 2027 and would suit someone with previous experience in food manufacturing quality assurance who is looking for a long-term temporary assignment.
Key Responsibilities
*Carrying out routine quality assurance checks across the production facility
*Conducting GMP and housekeeping audits
*Completing pre-start and line-start checks
*Verifying labels and packaging information
*Monitoring CCPs and quality control points
*Supporting traceability exercises and investigations
*Carrying out hygiene verification activities
*Recording and reporting non-conformances
*Completing and reviewing quality documentation and factory records
*Providing general support to the Technical and Quality teams
Candidate Requirements
*Previous experience in a QA, Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Technical role within food manufacturing
*Good understanding of HACCP principles, GMP standards and allergen management
*Experience working within a factory environment, ideally high-care or high-risk production
*Strong attention to detail with accurate record-keeping skills
*Ability to confidently challenge non-compliance and promote quality standards on the factory floor
*Good communication and organisational skills
*Reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic
Preferred Experience
*Chilled food manufacturing
*Cooked meat or poultry production
*High-care and high-risk food manufacturing environments
*Food safety and quality auditing
If you have food manufacturing QA experience and are available for a long-term temporary opportunity in the Plymouth area, we would be interested in hearing from you.