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 To be considered for this role click "apply" and submit a copy of your up to date CV