Package
Temporary contract until February 2027
£13.20 to £13.70 per hour
Immediate start available
Full training and support providedTemporary 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 teamsCandidate 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 ethicPreferred Experience
Chilled food manufacturing
Cooked meat or poultry production
High-care and high-risk food manufacturing environments
Food safety and quality auditingIf 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
Salary description
£13.20 - £13.70 per hour