Shift Quality Technician
Industrial Temps · Belfast, Northern Ireland
Shift Quality Technician at Industrial Temps, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, paying £12.00 - £17.65 per hour. This is a temporary role.
- Salary
- £12.00 - £17.65 per hour
- Location
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Contract
- Temporary
- Posted
- 9 hours ago
- Closes
- 15 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Quality Engineer
41% below the typical rate for quality engineer
Reference J125816
About the role
Our client, a leading company in the packaging and distribution of beers, wines and spirits, is seeking an experienced Shift Quality Technician to join their operations in East Belfast.
Pay Rate: £17.65 Per Hour
Working Hours: 12-hour continental shift pattern 7.30am – 7.30pm / 7.30pm – 7.30am 2 days / 2 nights, 4 shifts on, 4 shifts off
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary for 6 months
Job Duties:
The Quality Assurance Technician is an operational, factory-based role and an integral member of the shift team. The individual will be responsible for completing analytical and microbiological sampling, supporting quality investigations, ensuring compliance with quality systems, and acting as a key quality contact on shift.
The successful candidate may initially work regular day shifts whilst completing training before moving onto the shift rota. Flexibility is essential, as there may also be requirements to work day shifts to support site projects and business priorities.
Job Criteria:
· Food production, FMCG, bottling, canning, pharmaceutical, or similar regulated manufacturing environments
· Quality Assurance principles and quality management systems
· HACCP and Food Safety
· Analytical testing, sampling plans, and quality documentation
· Root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
· Fast-paced manufacturing environments
· Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Qualifications:
Candidates should meet one of the following criteria:
· Third-level qualification in Food Technology or a related discipline
· A-Level (or equivalent) science qualification plus a minimum of two years' relevant manufacturing/quality experience
· A minimum of five years' relevant experience in a bottling, canning, food production, or similar manufacturing environment
Desirable Criteria:
· Graduates in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related disciplines with around 1 year's relevant manufacturing or quality experience
· Candidates with less overall experience who can demonstrate strong exposure to key areas such as Quality Assurance, food safety, analytical testing, sampling, HACCP, and regulated manufacturing environments
Additional Information:
This Shift Quality Technician position is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
For more information regarding this role, please contact our Belfast office on [phone removed] between working hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm and ask for Kinga or send your CV to [email removed].
INDUSTRIAL TEMPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Reference: J125816 · Posted 9 hours ago · Closes 15 Nov 2026 · Listed via Industrial Temps
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