Quality Assurance Technician

iO Associates; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician in Newcastle upon Tyne to maintain food safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include conducting audits, monitoring production processes, and ensuring compliance with specifications. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your quality career in a dynamic FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality assurance within the FMCG industry.
• Strong knowledge of BRC and GMP standards.
• Ability to manage sampling schedules and perform audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and quality standards across the site.
• Conduct internal audits focusing on compliance.
• Monitor production processes for specification adherence.

Skills

Food safety compliance

Internal auditing

Monitoring production processes

Quality checks

Job description

Overview

Quality Assurance Technician – Newcastle upon Tyne.

iO Associates is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician who is responsible for maintaining food safety and quality across the site by supporting compliance, monitoring production, and performing product checks. Duties include managing sampling schedules, audits, CCP validation, equipment calibration, and overseeing non-conforming products, while ensuring accurate documentation and assisting with customer complaint investigations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and quality standards across the site
• Conduct internal audits with a strong focus on BRC, GMP, and Glass & Plastic inspections to ensure compliance with site and industry standards.
• Support managers and operators in meeting Food Safety & Quality responsibilities
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with specifications and procedures
• Perform quality, QAS, and organoleptic checks on products
• Manage microbiological, chemical, and allergen sampling schedules
• Oversee non-conforming products, QA holds, and product release, and carry out raw material intake checks against specifications
• Complete CCP validation checks and maintain compliance

Take your quality career to the next level in one of the UK's most dynamic FMCG environments. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real impact — apply now!