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Posted 20 July, 2026

QA Technician

Mego Employment Ltd
Plymouth, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description


\nQA Technician\n
\nPlymouth\n
\nImmediate Start - Contract until February 2027\n
\nCompetitive Hourly Rate - £13.17ph\n
\nAbout the Role\n
\nWe are currently recruiting for a Temporary QA Technician / QA Auditor to support the Technical team at a leading food manufacturing site in Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional to take on a hands-on role within a fast-paced factory environment.\n
\nThe position is predominantly factory-floor based, where you will play a key role in maintaining quality, safety, and compliance standards.\n
\nKey Responsibilities\n
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  • Conduct routine QA checks across the production process
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  • Carry out GMP audits and pre-start checks
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  • Perform label and CCP/quality checks
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  • Support product traceability processes
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  • Complete hygiene verification activities
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  • Raise and manage non-conformance reports
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  • Provide general support to the Technical team to ensure compliance
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\nAbout You\n
\nTo be successful, you will bring:\n
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  • Previous experience in food manufacturing quality assurance
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  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and allergen controls
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  • Experience working in chilled food, cooked meat, poultry, high-care or high-risk environments (desirable)
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  • Confidence to challenge non-compliance and drive standards on the factory floor
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  • Excellent attention to detail with accurate record-keeping skills
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  • Reliability and a clear plan for commuting to the Plymouth site
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\nWhat's on Offer\n
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  • Immediate start with a long-term temporary assignment (until February 2027)
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  • Opportunity to work with an established food manufacturer
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  • Competitive pay rates depending on experience
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  • Valuable experience within a supportive technical team
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If this sounds like you, or someone you know, Contact Victoria Rapson on 07897 644 338 or email to find out more or apply today!\n
\nMego Employment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary staffing.\n
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