Food Safety & Quality Operative

Food Safety & Quality Operative Co. Waterford | Permanent | Onsite | 3-Shift Pattern incl. Saturdays About Our Client Perform Recruitment is hiring on behalf of our client, a food manufacturer based in Co. Waterford, producing convenience foods and retail products to the highest quality and food safety standards. The Role Reporting to the Technical Manager, you'll join the Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) team, supporting production by testing and measuring product quality at regular intervals throughout the day. You'll help ensure every product meets production, food safety, hygiene, and customer specifications across the site. Key Responsibilities Work to an hourly schedule completing quality and due diligence checks, ensuring product meets customer and legal specifications Carry out pre-start checks in production areas daily Record and report product quality information to the quality team lead and production shift manager Collect meat and environmental samples for microbial testing Assist with projects set by the QC Team Leader, Quality Supervisor, and/or FSQ Managers Make QC decisions based on data collection and analysis Support production staff on product safety, quality, and traceability control procedures Take part in customer and third-party audits Help embed a culture of being always audit ready within the production area What We're Looking For Good understanding of English and strong communication skills A team player with good problem-solving skills and the ability to use your own initiative Keen attention to detail and a willingness to learn Flexible and able to support other QC team members Able to work a three-shift pattern (days, evenings, mid-shift) and available for scheduled Saturdays Own transport preferred What's on Offer Permanent, onsite role in Co. Waterford A structured shift pattern with a well-established production team Hands-on exposure to quality assurance in a busy food manufacturing environment The chance to build a career within a respected name in Irish food production Apply To apply in confidence, contact Perform Recruitment today.