Job Title: Quality Technician    
Location: Dublin 15
Salary: DOE

Overview:
Osborne Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with our client, a leading organisation within the fast-moving food ingredients sector, to recruit a Technical / Quality Technician for their Quality Assurance Division.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with 3+ years experience within the food manufacturing industry.

The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience across quality assurance, food safety, compliance, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Working within a collaborative and experienced Quality team, this role offers exceptional learning and development opportunities while supporting the delivery of high-quality products that meet customer and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the ongoing maintenance and development of the Quality Management System (QMS), including quality manuals, procedures, HACCP documentation, and records.
• Prepare and update product specifications in line with current food legislation and customer requirements.
• Participate in internal audits and support compliance activities.
• Assist with customer complaint investigations, reporting, and trend analysis.
• Support calibration and maintenance activities relating to quality assurance equipment.
• Ensure hygiene, calibration, and glass audits are completed and monitored effectively.
• Assist with internal and external microbiological testing and allergen control programmes.
• Maintain full product traceability across all manufacturing processes.
• Monitor GMP standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in TACCP and VACCP analysis activities.
• Compile and maintain weekly KPI reports.
• Evaluate raw material ingredients against agreed specifications.
• Review and approve retained product samples.
• Initially support retained sample testing before progressing into broader Quality Assurance responsibilities as experience develops.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, General Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• What’s on Offer:
• Exposure to high-level food safety and quality management systems.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Permanent full-time position within a growing and dynamic sector.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of  Daniel Kirwan or email daniel.kirwan@osborne.ie
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
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If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. 
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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