QA Technician



QA Technician
Plymouth
Immediate Start - Contract until February 2027
Competitive Hourly Rate - £13.17ph

About the Role
We 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.
The position is predominantly factory-floor based, where you will play a key role in maintaining quality, safety, and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine QA checks across the production process

  • Carry out GMP audits and pre-start checks

  • Perform label and CCP/quality checks

  • Support product traceability processes

  • Complete hygiene verification activities

  • Raise and manage non-conformance reports

  • Provide general support to the Technical team to ensure compliance


About You
To be successful, you will bring:

  • Previous experience in food manufacturing quality assurance

  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and allergen controls

  • Experience working in chilled food, cooked meat, poultry, high-care or high-risk environments (desirable)

  • Confidence to challenge non-compliance and drive standards on the factory floor

  • Excellent attention to detail with accurate record-keeping skills

  • Reliability and a clear plan for commuting to the Plymouth site


What's on Offer

  • Immediate start with a long-term temporary assignment (until February 2027)

  • Opportunity to work with an established food manufacturer

  • Competitive pay rates depending on experience

  • Valuable experience within a supportive technical team



If this sounds like you, or someone you know, Contact Victoria Rapson on 07897 644 338 or email victoria.rapson@mego.co.uk to find out more or apply today!

Mego Employment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary staffing.


  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Rate: Up to £13.17 per hour
  • Location: Plymouth, England
  • Type: Contract
  • Industry: Other
  • Recruiter: Edge Recruits
  • Contact: Victoria Rapson
  • Tel: 01803 840 844
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  • Posted: 2026-07-09 11:08:46 -

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