Quality Assurance Technician

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on QA role within a high-volume food manufacturing site operating 24/7. You’ll be part of a shift-based team responsible for maintaining standards across production during both day and night operations.

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, around-the-clock environment and is comfortable taking responsibility when management presence is lower on nights.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Conducting factory floor audits, quality checks, and hygiene inspections

* Monitoring and verifying Critical Control Points (CCPs)

* Ensuring full compliance with HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards

* Supporting BRC / audit readiness and traceability processes

* Working closely with production teams to identify and prevent issues in real time

* Escalating non-conformances and ensuring corrective actions are followed through

* Maintaining accurate, audit-ready documentation at all times

What We’re Looking For

* Experience in a food manufacturing environment (essential)

* HACCP Level 3 (essential)

* Food Safety Level 3 (essential)

* Strong understanding of GMP, hygiene, and compliance standards

* Highly organised with strong attention to detail

* Confident working independently, especially on night shifts

* Able to challenge and influence production teams when standards slip

* A genuine go-getter attitude – proactive, accountable, and solutions-focused

* Comfortable working 12-hour shifts on a Panama pattern

Why This Role?

* Exposure to a fully operational 24/7 manufacturing environment

* Opportunity to build strong experience across both day and night operations

* A role with real responsibility — not just ticking boxes

* Clear expectations, structured processes, and a team that values quality

Shift Pattern (Panama)

* 2 days on

* 2 days off

* 3 days on

* 2 days off

* 2 days on

* 3 days off

(Rotating between days and nights)

Next Steps

If you’re a QA Technician who can handle pace, take ownership on shift, and keep standards high when it matters most — this is a strong opportunity to step into a serious manufacturing environment