Quality Control / Assurance Technologist

About Your New Employer

• Established and well-respected food manufacturing business supplying major retailers across Ireland and the UK

• Long-standing organisation with a strong reputation for quality, consistency and innovation in the dairy and specialist spreads sector

• Structured, organised working environment with strong quality culture and ongoing investment in people and training

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a technically focused food production environment where quality and food safety are at the heart of everything. You’ll be part of a collaborative and experienced team that supports professional growth and continuous development.

About Your New Job

As a Quality Control / Assurance Technologist, you will support the development, implementation and maintenance of quality and food safety systems across the site.

You will:

• Carry out chemical and physical testing in line with agreed quality programmes

• Co-ordinate samples for microbiological, shelf-life, sensory, nutritional and compositional analysis

• Monitor quality standards, analyse data and prepare clear, accurate reports

• Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes and follow up on corrective and preventive actions

• Maintain and update quality and food safety documentation within the Quality Management System

• Support internal audits and ensure ongoing compliance with food safety standards

This role offers real responsibility from day one and exposure to all aspects of quality systems within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

What Skills You Need

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in a similar QC/QA role post-college

• Third-level qualification in Food Science, Nutritional Science or a related discipline

• Strong ability to record, interpret and analyse process data

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical reports

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary

• Company pension contribution up to 5%

• On-site parking

• Comprehensive on-the-job and external training

• Clear development pathway within an established food manufacturing organisation

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career quality professional who wants structured training, strong mentorship and long-term career progression.

What’s Next

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, apply now. If this role isn’t the perfect fit, but you’re exploring similar positions, I’d still love to hear from you.