Quality Technician | Part-Time | Edinburgh

Escape Recruitment Services; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Technician in Wales. This part-time role offers 24 hours per week focused on ensuring high standards of product safety and compliance in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. Candidates should have experience with quality or compliance and possess strong communication skills. The position includes competitive pay of circa £19,800 and various employee benefits, providing an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking flexible work options.

Benefits

Company pension and life assurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Employee assistance and wellbeing support

Free onsite parking and PPE

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment with quality or compliance exposure.
• Confidence working to procedures and protocols.
• Basic to intermediate IT skills, especially in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to quality procedures and work instructions.
• Conduct sampling and analysis of materials and products.
• Support HACCP activities and quality KPIs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

IT skills (Excel)

Education

HACCP or food/agriculture/science qualifications

Job description

Quality Technician | Part-Time | Edinburgh

A well-established food manufacturing business based on the west side of Edinburgh is looking to appoint a Quality Technician on a permanent, part-time basis.

This is a hands-on role, suited to someone who enjoys being visible on the factory floor as well as working with quality data and documentation. The position offers 24 hours per week, worked over 3 days, with flexibility on working days.

You'll support Quality and Operations teams to ensure high standards of product safety, compliance, and consistency across the manufacturing process. This includes routine sampling, audits, hygiene checks, and supporting continuous improvement activity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring adherence to quality procedures and work instructions
• Sampling and analysis of raw materials, finished product, and environmental samples
• Carrying out GMP audits and supporting hygiene and pest control programmes
• Supporting HACCP activities and feed or food safety KPIs
• Assisting with audit preparation and ongoing compliance requirements
• Contributing to data analysis and quality reporting
• Supporting training activity around hygiene and quality standards

This role combines time on the plant with office-based quality work and offers exposure across the full production process.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment with quality or compliance exposure
• A practical, detail-focused approach with confidence working to procedures
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a wider team
• Basic to intermediate IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• HACCP or relevant food/agriculture/science qualifications are beneficial but not essential
• Training can be provided for the right individual

Package:

• Part-time permanent role, 24 hours per week
• Salary circa £19,800
• Company pension and life assurance
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Free onsite parking and PPE

This is a solid opportunity for someone looking for flexibility without stepping away from a proper quality role in a regulated manufacturing environment.