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