Quality Assurance Technician
Location: Gateshead
Duration: 3-Month Contract
We are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Technician to join a busy food manufacturing site in Gateshead on a 3-month contract.
This role operates on a rotating shift pattern:
2 weeks days 6am – 2pm
2 weeks backshift 2pm – 10pm
The Role
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring all work-in-progress and finished products meet company and customer quality, safety, and legal standards.
You’ll be responsible for maintaining high standards of Hygiene, GMP, and HACCP compliance across the factory and supporting investigations and quality controls throughout production.
Key Responsibilities
Sampling, inspection, and sensory testing of products in line with QA procedures
Monitoring CCPs, GMP, and hygiene standards across production lines
Logging non-conformances, CAPAs, product holds, releases, and disposals via M3 ERP
Shelf-life testing, incubation studies, and environmental monitoring
Supporting investigations into food safety incidents, complaints, allergens, and pest sightings
Conducting GMP audits and reporting findings at shift handovers
Reviewing hygiene monitoring results (ATP, CIP) and raising non-conformances
Maintaining accurate QA records and QMS documentation
Ensuring QA work areas and equipment are clean, safe, and compliant
About You
Previous experience in a QA / Technical role within food manufacturing
Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and hygiene standards
Confident using quality systems and ERP systems (M3 experience desirable)
Detail-focused with strong communication skills
Comfortable working rotating day and backshift patterns
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