Quality Control Technician

Arcon Recruitment; Ballina, Ballinrobe, Westport; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcon Recruitment is recruiting a Quality Control Technician for a food manufacturer based in Co. Mayo. Working on site within the FSQ team, you will perform hourly product quality checks and daily pre-start inspections to ensure products meet safety, hygiene, legal, and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with production staff to record results, analyze data, and drive corrective actions. The role requires flexibility to work a three-shift pattern and rostered Saturdays, with own

Qualifications

• Good understanding of English and the ability to communicate clearly, plus accurate quality record-keeping.
• Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, use initiative, and support colleagues across shifts.
• Willingness to learn and follow site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hourly quality and due diligence checks against customer specifications and legal requirements.
• Complete daily pre-start checks in production areas and report issues.
• Record and analyse test results to inform quality decisions and report findings to the Quality Team Lead and Production Shift Manager.
• Collect meat and environmental samples for microbiological testing.
• Support quality improvement projects and assist with audits by customers and third parties.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Job description

Arcon Recruitment is recruiting a Quality Control Technician for our client, a food manufacturer based in Co. Mayo.

Working on site as part of the Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) team, you’ll carry out hourly product checks and daily pre-start inspections. You’ll work closely with production staff to make sure products meet food safety, hygiene, legal and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out hourly product quality and due diligence checks against customer specifications and legal requirements.
• Complete daily pre-start checks in production areas and report any issues identified.
• Record and analyse test results, use the data to make quality control decisions and report findings to the Quality Team Lead and Production Shift Manager.
• Collect meat and environmental samples for microbiological testing.
• Help production staff follow product safety, quality and traceability procedures.
• Support quality improvement projects and assist with customer and third-party audits.
• Keep production areas audit-ready by completing checks and records as scheduled and raising issues promptly.
• Follow site health and safety procedures, maintain a clean and safe workspace in line with the site’s 6S procedures and report incidents or accidents to the Production Manager.

What you’ll need

• A good understanding of English and the ability to communicate clearly and complete quality records accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team, use your initiative and support colleagues across shifts.
• A willingness to learn and follow site procedures.
• Availability to work the three-shift pattern and rostered Saturdays.
• Your own transport.