Quality Technician

Arcon Recruitment Services; Ireland; Remote; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcon Recruitment Services is recruiting a Quality Technician for a food manufacturing company based in County Mayo. The role focuses on day-to-day quality assurance and HACCP compliance, working with production teams to meet customer specifications.

Ideal candidates will have two years’ experience in Irish food manufacturing or a related qualification in Food Science/Technology, with strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ideally two years' quality assurance or quality control experience within Irish food manufacturing.
• Graduates in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline will also be considered.
• An understanding of HACCP, food safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to documentation.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality checks on raw materials, products in production and finished goods.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and quality procedures.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of HACCP and quality management systems.
• Complete routine sampling, testing and inspections in line with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate quality records, traceability documentation and inspection reports.
• Identify and report non-conformances, supporting investigations and corrective actions.
• Assist with hygiene inspections and environmental monitoring.
• Support internal audits and preparation for customer and external audits.
• Assist with the investigation of customer complaints.
• Work with production teams to promote good manufacturing practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Food Science degree

Food Technology degree

Job description

Quality Technician - Food Manufacturing - Mayo

Location: County Mayo, commutable from parts of County Galway
Sector: Food Manufacturing / Quality Assurance

Arcon Recruitment is recruiting a Quality Technician for a food manufacturing company based in County Mayo.

This opportunity would suit a candidate with ideally two years' experience in the Irish food manufacturing industry. Graduates in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline will also be considered.

The Role

The Quality Technician will support day-to-day quality assurance and food safety activities, working closely with production colleagues to ensure products meet required standards and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out quality checks on raw materials, products in production and finished goods.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and quality procedures.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of HACCP and quality management systems.
• Complete routine sampling, testing and inspections in line with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate quality records, traceability documentation and inspection reports.
• Identify and report non-conformances, supporting investigations and corrective actions.
• Assist with hygiene inspections and environmental monitoring.
• Support internal audits and preparation for customer and external audits.
• Assist with the investigation of customer complaints.
• Work with production teams to promote good manufacturing practices and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or a related discipline, or relevant industry experience.
• Ideally, two years' quality assurance or quality control experience within Irish food manufacturing.
• Applications are also welcome from graduates with relevant qualifications.
• An understanding of HACCP, food safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to documentation.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively with production teams.

Location and Commuting

The role is based in County Mayo and may suit candidates living locally or travelling from parts of County Galway. Suitability will depend on the exact site location and working hours.