Trainee Quality Technician

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  • Location: Tiverton, Devon
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Manufacturing
  • Salary: £12.71 - £13.46 per hour + Overtime + Full Training + Development
  • Published: 8 September 2026

Trainee Quality Technician

£12.71 – £13.46 per hour + 1.5x Overtime + Full Training + Career Development

Tiverton

Are you looking for an entry level role with a market leading business that will fully train you into a quality assurance role, allowing you to develop your career and skillset along with the business and also have the opportunity to boost your earnings with overtime?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning UK manufacturer specialising in 100% organic, plant-based products. , The company has grown from a small two-person operation into a respected producer supplying major wholesalers and retailers across the UK. You will join a modern BRC-accredited manufacturing facility and play a key role in maintaining high standards of quality, food safety and compliance.

This varied role will see you working closely with Production and Technical teams, carrying out product inspections, monitoring manufacturing processes, completing quality documentation and ensuring products meet customer and company specifications. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within food quality and technical operations.

This role would suit someone looking to get into Quality Assurance coming from a manufacturing background or similar, or with any relevant qualifications, looking to join a company that offers full training from the ground up, overtime to boost earnings and opportunities to progress.

The Role:

  • Monitoring daily production activities to ensure products meet customer and company quality standards
  • Carrying out routine quality checks, inspections and sampling throughout the production process
  • Completing online quality checks in line with site procedures and testing frequencies
  • Ensuring full product traceability is maintained and all records are completed accurately
  • Reviewing and verifying daily production paperwork to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
  • Monday – Friday, 2pm – 10pm

The Person:

  • Looking to get into Quality Assurance
  • Background in a manufacturing environment or similar
  • Degree / any experience in manufacturing
  • Commutable to Tiverton

Reference Number: BBBH27115B

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. The salary advertised is intended as a guide for this position. The final remuneration package will be dependent upon your experience, qualifications and skill set.

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