Quality Technician

QA Technician / QA Auditor 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