Quality Operations Technician

SRG; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

On-site team

Job summary

SRG is seeking a Quality Operations Technician in Southampton for a 12‑month temporary contract. The role supports QC/QA in a GMP‑regulated cosmetics manufacturing environment, working closely with Operations to ensure quality across components and production.

Working within a small team, you will perform inspections, sampling and compliance checks, with immediate start and full training provided. Monday‑Friday shifts and on‑site team collaboration are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in QC/QA within a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding GMP principles is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality control inspections, audits and compliance checks on incoming components and manufacturing floor operations.
• Evaluate components and third‑party products against specification.
• Conduct daily GMP compliance checks across the plant.
• Support operations with basic in‑process tests (weight, torque, viscosity, pH).
• Escalate and report out‑of‑spec products or processes to management.
• Assist deviation handling, CAPA effectiveness checks and root cause analysis.

Skills

QC/QA experience

GMP understanding

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Science degree

Job description

Quality Operations Technician

12 Month Temporary Contract

Southampton

Salary: £26,825 per annum

Are you looking for hands‑on quality experience within a fast‑paced, GMP‑regulated environment? Our client, a leading manufacturer of cosmetic and skincare products, is looking for a Quality Operations Technician to join their site on a 12-month temporary contract. This is a great opportunity for someone who can start immediately and wants to build experience in quality within a supportive, hands‑on team.

You’ll join a small team of three, working closely with Operations to support inspection, compliance and sampling activity across the site as incoming component volumes ramp up.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out quality control inspections, audits and compliance checks on incoming components and manufacturing floor operations
• Evaluating components and third‑party products against specification
• Conducting daily GMP compliance checks across the plant
• Supporting Operations with basic in‑process tests such as weight checks, torque tests, viscosity and pH testing
• Escalating and reporting any out‑of‑spec products or processes to management
• Supporting deviation handling, troubleshooting and CAPA effectiveness checks
• Providing on‑the‑job guidance to Operations on quality and operational procedures

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a QC or QA role within a manufacturing environment, OR a degree in scientific discipline, ideally with an understanding of GMP principles
• Comfortable using standard inspection equipment such as scales, torque testers or pH meters (desirable, not essential for graduates)
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspection and documentation
• Good communication skills and confident working as part of a team
• Basic computer literacy
• Available to start immediately

Why this role is worth applying for:

• Immediate start, with full training provided
• Genuine hands‑on GMP and quality experience within a well‑established manufacturing company
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm
• 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays
• A supportive team environment, joining two other Quality colleagues on site

Keywords: quality, QC, QA, GMP, inspection, audit, compliance, manufacturing, technician, cosmetics, skincare, packaging, components, graduate, science