Quality Assurance Assistant

Location: Omagh / Ballygawley
Job Type: Permanent

We are seeking a motivated and organised QA Assistant to join a busy manufacturing environment within the animal health products industry.

The successful candidate will support the Quality Assurance function, helping to maintain high standards of product quality, hygiene, safety and compliance. Working closely with the Quality Manager and production team, you will play an important role in ensuring products meet required customer, industry and legislative standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining and improving quality assurance systems and accreditations.

• Carry out routine factory audits, including hygiene and housekeeping checks.

• Support the implementation and monitoring of HACCP procedures.

• Collect samples and carry out microbiological testing and environmental swabbing.

• Maintain accurate quality records, documentation and reports.

• Assist with investigating customer complaints, quality issues and production queries.

• Complete product weight checks, temperature monitoring and equipment calibration.

• Support staff training in quality procedures, hygiene and HACCP requirements.

• Assist with internal and external audits.

• Identify areas for improvement and support corrective actions where required.

Essential Criteria

• 5 GCSEs (Grades A–C), including English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications.

• Minimum of 6 months' experience in a Quality Control or Quality Assurance environment.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong IT skills.

• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently or as part of a team.

• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, proactive and detail-oriented, with an interest in quality standards and compliance within a manufacturing environment. They will have the confidence to communicate with production staff and the ability to manage a varied workload.

Hours of work: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-2pm

To apply: Contact MPA Recruitment for further information or to submit your application.