Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Auditor - URGENT HIRE

* Based in Gloucestershire / South Gloucester

 * £30,000 - £34,000 per annum DOE + Bonus

* 4 On / 4 Off Days Shift Pattern

Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional looking for your next opportunity within Food & Drink Manufacturing? Must come from Food & Drink Manufactureing background OR FMCG

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established Food & Drink Manufacturer in Gloucestershire seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor/ Technical to join their Technical team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining product quality, food safety, and compliance standards within a fast-paced production environment.

Working closely with Production, Technical, and Operations teams, you'll help ensure products consistently meet customer, company, and regulatory requirements.

The Role

As a Quality Assurance Auditor, you will be responsible for monitoring quality standards throughout the manufacturing process and supporting the site's food safety and compliance objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

* Conducting routine quality checks throughout production and packing operations.

* Completing GMP, hygiene, housekeeping, and fabrication audits.

* Monitoring production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.

* Carrying out product sampling, testing, and quality assessments.

* Completing temperature, process, and compliance checks.

* Investigating non-conformances and escalating issues where necessary.

* Supporting root cause analysis and corrective action activities.

* Maintaining accurate quality records and documentation.

* Supporting internal, customer, and third-party audits.

* Assisting with food safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Working collaboratively with Production and Technical teams to drive quality performance across the site.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

* Previous experience within Food & Drink Manufacturing, Food Production, or FMCG.

* Experience working in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Technical role.

* Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality and food safety.

* Good communication and organisational skills.

* The ability to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

* Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

* Good IT skills and experience completing quality documentation.

Desirable Experience

* HACCP qualification.

* Internal auditing experience.

* Knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standards.

* Food Safety qualification.

* Experience conducting GMP and hygiene audits.

Shift Pattern

This position operates on a:

4 On / 4 Off Days Shift Pattern

* 4 Days On

* 4 Days Off

Benefits

* Competitive salary of £30,000 - £34,000 per annum depending on experience.

* Company bonus scheme.

* Company pension scheme.

* Ongoing training and development opportunities.

* Free on-site parking.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Quality Assurance professional looking for your next challenge within Food & Drink Manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you