Job Title: Quality Assurance AssistantLocation: Near St AustellSalary: up to £13.25 per hourHours: Monday to Friday, starting at 6.00am to 3:00 pm Temp to Perm
We are recruiting a Quality Assurance (QA) for our food manufacturing client near St Austell.
The Role
You will be a vital part of their technical team, monitoring and verifying all food safety, legality, and quality procedures across the processing facility. This is a hands‑on role where you will be instrumental in ensuring every product that leaves our site meets both customer specifications and industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting regular monitoring and verification checks throughout the factory, including temperature controls, Critical Control Points (CCPs), and pre‑requisite requirements.
- Inspecting raw materials upon intake, through processing, and as a final product to ensure they meet quality parameters and customer specifications.
- Completing and verifying all quality control and production paperwork accurately.
- Enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hygiene rules, and health and safety standards within the factory environment.
- Assisting with internal audits and preparation for third‑party and customer audits (e.g., BRC, MSC/ASC certification bodies).
- Investigating non‑conformances and customer complaints, conducting root cause analysis, and documenting corrective and preventative actions.
- Promoting a strong quality and hygiene awareness culture among all production employees.
- Assisting in the development and review of quality control policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Control role within the food manufacturing is highly advantageous.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP principles, and food hygiene regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to report findings clearly and effectively to all levels of staff.
- A self‑motivated and inquiring mind, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in standard computer software for recording data and writing reports.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that truly values its people, we want to hear from you!
Apply now by submitting your CV Email your application directly to: matt.c@irweb.co.uk For more information, contact us on: 01392 427 666
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