Quality Assurance Technologist
Location: Plympton, Plymouth, Devon
Department: Technical
Reports to: QA Manager
Full Time - 40hrs (Monday to Friday (7:30am - 4pm)
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out routine quality and food safety checks, audits, and inspections in line with site procedures.
- Monitor temperatures, calibrate equipment, and manage QA systems and records.
- Complete goods intake, label verification, and finished product quality checks during production.
- Prepare samples, manage microbiological testing, and investigate out-of-spec results.
- Maintain traceability, shelf life, mass balance, and product validation activities.
- Raise and follow up non-conformances, support customer complaints and audits.
Deliver QA and food safety training and promote a strong food safety and quality culture.
Skills
- Previous experience in a QA / Technical role within a food manufacturing environment desirable but not essential.
- Understanding of HACCP, GMP, food safety, and quality systems, desirable.
- Good attention to detail with strong record-keeping skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communicator with the confidence to challenge standards where required.
- Flexible and willing to support the department as business needs demand).
What We Offer
- Starting rate: £13.16 with regular pay reviews and increases based on skills and performance.
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to play a key role in maintaining high food safety and quality standards
Benefits & Perks:
· Strong team ethic
· Free Parking
. Company Sick Pay
· 28 days Annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) pro rata
· After 6 month's continuous service, membership of Perkpal - discount and rewards programme offering a host of retail, leisure, fitness and entertainment discounts.
About Dartmouth Foods:
We are a UK processor of premium; slow-cooked roast-on-the-bone shredded, pulled and diced meats and a range of refined fats.
We are specialists in providing innovative cooked solutions through our unique steam and roast process, which delivers a succulent, full-flavoured product with roasted notes.
We are passionate about the quality of our products, food safety and supply chain excellence.
We pride ourselves in being a responsible and inclusive business. Employee satisfaction is paramount. It is our people who make the difference.
http://www.dartmouthfoods.co.uk/
What next?
· If you are passionate about food, enjoy being part of a team and thrive in a busy environment then we want to hear from you.
· Please apply below and include your CV (with your email, phone and any relevant experience) and we will be in touch.
*by applying for this position, you are consenting to Dartmouth Foods to receive and process your personal data for the purpose of the job application only.
Pay: From £13.16 per hour
Benefits:
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
