Quality Assurance Assistant
Hours: 6am - 2pm Monday - Friday
Salary: £12.86 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Company Overview:
We are a dynamic and innovative retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends. A company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion.
Job Purpose:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Auditor to join our team at Blakemore Meats. You will play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and legality. This role involves performing factory-based routine audits, collecting samples for external testing, and ensuring strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and internal systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine factory audits and internal audits of processes and systems.
- Collect samples for external testing and ensure compliance with sample plans (ATP, finished products, raw materials, water, etc.).
- Ensure paperwork and systems are completed accurately following company procedures.
- Act as a supervisor and trainer for the handheld Seamcor system.
- Report on compliance across various areas, including handheld unit usage.
- Perform pre-start-up checks and hygiene handovers.
- Adhere to and promote Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and proper housekeeping.
- Calibrate key equipment, conduct swabbing, raw material inspections, and CCP checks.
- Perform allergen audits, recipe control, and product specification checks.
- Lead product taste checks, shelf-life testing, and recipe tempering.
- Manage and report on quarantined stock.
- Liaise with pest control contractors and oversee pest control activities.
- Drive personal development through training and work-based experiences.
- Play an active role in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Support and promote a culture of Food Safety, Quality, Authenticity, and Legality.
- Uphold AFB Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
Skills & Qualifications:
Essential:
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with IT systems.
Desirable:
- Food Hygiene Certification.
- HACCP training.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Comply with The Blakemore Way and maintain employee confidentiality.
- Demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity, and health & safety regulations.
- Carry out additional tasks that may reasonably fall within the scope of the role.
- Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
- Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
- Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
- Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
- Flexible working hours opportunity
- Excellent additional benefits package including:
o 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
o 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
o Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
o Company Pension Scheme
o Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
o NEST pension scheme
o Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme
o Long Service Awards
o Cycle to work scheme
Interested?
If you are passionate about quality assurance and eager to take on a hands-on role in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you!
Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
You may have experience in the following roles: Quality Assurance Assistant, QA Auditor, Quality Control Technician, Production Quality Inspector, Manufacturing Quality Auditor, Process Compliance Auditor, Food Safety Auditor, Quality Control Assistant, etc.
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