Quality Technician

Arcon Recruitment Services; Connacht; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcon Recruitment is seeking a Quality Technician for a food manufacturing client based in Co. Mayo. The role is on-site, with a focus on supporting QA, HACCP and quality management across the site.

You will perform inspections, monitor processes, manage documentation, and assist with audits and regulatory inspections while ensuring compliance with Irish and EU food safety standards. A relevant quality qualification and QA/QC experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualification in QA/Quality Management, Food Science or Food Safety.
• Experience in QA/QC within food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Irish and EU food safety requirements.
• Exposure to HACCP, hygiene, allergen management, traceability and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a busy site.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections of raw materials, products in production and finished goods.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with food safety procedures and product specifications.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of HACCP plans and the site’s quality management system.
• Complete hygiene checks, temperature monitoring, sampling and testing as required.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, test results and quality documentation.
• Support allergen controls, traceability checks and product withdrawal or recall exercises.
• Identify and report non-conformances, investigate quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Assist with internal audits and preparation for customer, certification and regulatory inspections.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve quality concerns and promote good manufacturing and hygiene practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Quality Assurance / Quality Management / Food Science / Food Safety qualification

Job description

Arcon Recruitment is seeking a Quality Technician on behalf of our client, a food manufacturing business based in Co. Mayo.

The successful candidate will support quality assurance and food safety across the manufacturing site, ensuring products meet required quality, hygiene and customer specifications.

This role is fully on-site. Candidates must hold a relevant quality qualification and have practical exposure to the food safety and quality standards applicable to food manufacturing in Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections of raw materials, products in production and finished goods.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with food safety procedures and product specifications.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of HACCP plans and the site’s quality management system.
• Complete hygiene checks, temperature monitoring, sampling and testing as required.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, test results and quality documentation.
• Support allergen controls, traceability checks and product withdrawal or recall exercises.
• Identify and report non-conformances, investigate quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Assist with internal audits and preparation for customer, certification and regulatory inspections.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve quality concerns and promote good manufacturing and hygiene practices.
• A recognised qualification in Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Food Science, Food Safety or a closely related discipline.
• Previous quality assurance or quality control experience within food manufacturing.
• Practical knowledge of relevant Irish and EU food safety requirements and applicable quality standards.
• Exposure to HACCP, food hygiene, allergen management, traceability and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to record keeping.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to raise quality concerns.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Availability to work fully on-site in Co. Mayo.
• Candidates must already hold valid authorisation to work in Ireland, including an appropriate immigration permission or employment permit where required.

Experience supporting audits and working with recognised food safety certification systems would be an advantage.