Shift Quality Technician
Graphic Packaging International Gateshead & Newburn
Join a global leader in sustainable packaging and build your future with us.
At Graphic Packaging International (GPI), we create innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for some of the worlds most recognised food, beverage, and household brands. Our Gateshead site is a key part of our global manufacturing network, delivering high-quality printed and converted paperboard packaging in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
Alongside this, our Newburn facility specialises in producing punnets for fresh food applications, offering tailored packaging solutions to our customers.
Across both sites, youll find a supportive, team-driven culture where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. Were proud to offer employees the opportunity to grow within a global business while making a meaningful impact locally.
About the Role
As a Shift Quality Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality and food safety standards at every stage of production.
Youll be a key point of contact on the shop floor, supporting production teams, maintaining compliance, and driving improvements across quality and safety processes.
Shift Pattern to be discussed at the interview.What Youll Be DoingActing as the first point of contact for quality matters within productionCarrying out quality inspections, audits, and process checks across all stages of manufacturingAnalysing production samples against approved standardsSupporting the containment and investigation of non-conforming productsConducting GMP, Glass & Brittle, and internal audits in line with BRCGS and ISO standards [JobSupporting root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions (CAPA)Maintaining accurate quality records and reportingPromoting best practice in quality, hygiene, and food safety culture throughout the site
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
What Were Looking For
* Previous quality control experience (manufacturing environment preferred)
* Experience in internal and/or external auditing (essential)
* Strong IT skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and support teams
* A keen eye for detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
* Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
* Full UK driving licence
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a global organisation with strong local roots
* Work in a supportive, collaborative team environment
* Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
* Play a key role in delivering sustainable packaging solutions
* Make a real impact on product quality and customer satisfaction
Our Values -Everything we do is guided by our core values:
* Act with Integrity
* Be Accountable
* Build Trust & Respect
* Drive Continuous Improvement
* Work as One Team
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If youre ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values its people as much as its performanceapply today!