Factory Quality Assurance

Meridian Business Support Limited; Kingstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Factory Quality Assurance (QA) Operative in Kingstone. The role involves ensuring food safety and quality standards are maintained across production, conducting audits, and coaching staff. Candidates should have attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ideally some experience in food QA. This position offers opportunities for ongoing training and growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Good written and spoken English skills.
• Experience in food manufacturing or QA is desirable.
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process audits for food safety and quality.
• Coach production staff on quality standards.
• Monitor production paperwork for accuracy.
• Escalate quality concerns through proper channels.
• Complete CCP and allergen validations.
• Support internal and third-party audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Confident communicator

Internal Auditor experience

Job description

Factory Quality Assurance (QA) Operative

Location - Kingstone, Hereford

Hours : Monday - Thursday 8am - 4 : 30pm & Friday 8am -1pm (37 hours per week)

Pay : £13.20 per hour

Contract - Temp to Perm

We are currently looking for a Factory QA Operative to join our clients Quality team. This is a hands‑on role working across the factory to ensure food safety, quality standards, and processes are consistently followed.

The Role You will work closely with production teams across all units, supporting them to meet quality and food safety requirements. You will carry out audits, monitor standards, provide coaching where needed, and escape any risks to ensure corrective actions are taken promptly.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out process audits including GMP, fabrication, foreign body, CCP, glass & hard plastic audits
• Verify and audit production paperwork for accuracy and completion
• Coach and support production staff to ensure correct processes and competency levels
• Escalate food safety or quality concerns through the correct channels
• Complete CCP and allergen validations
• Support incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed on time
• Assist with traceability exercises and internal, customer, BRC, and third‑party audits
• Complete routine site checks including hygiene, fridge and water temperature monitoring
• Carry out equipment checks and complete relevant documentation
• Help ensure the site remains audit‑ready at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Numerate and literate with good written and spoken English
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Confident communicator and team player
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach
• Internal Auditor experience (preferred)
• Previous food manufacturing or QA experience desirable

What We Offer

Opportunity to develop within a quality‑focused food manufacturing environment

Supportive team and ongoing training

If you are passionate about food safety, quality, and continuous improvement, wed love to hear from you.