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.