GMP-Driven Goods In & Dispatch Lead

Chartwells Independent; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP & health benefits

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I at Derby is seeking a dedicated QA/Quality Assurance role supporting Goods-In, Warehousing, Production and Dispatch operations to ensure GMP, quality and food safety standards are met across the site.

You will work with Production and Technical teams to audit compliance, inspect products, investigate defects, and drive continuous improvement, with a 40-hour workweek from 07:00 to 15:30, Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products meet required specifications and comply with GMP, quality, and food safety standards.
• Minimise waste through correct machine settings and processes.
• Accurately complete all required documentation within set timescales.
• Conduct checks on: Incoming ingredients.
• Stored ingredients.
• Production processes.
• Finished goods storage and despatch.
• Identify and escalation quality issues promptly.
• Monitor hygiene standards through observation, swabbing, and testing.
• Complete and sign off cleaning schedule checks.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment, following all Health & Safety policies, and wearing appropriate PPE.
• Ensure adherence to all company procedures and standards.
• Communicate effectively with Production Managers and relevant teams.
• Provide flexible support across different factory areas, working collaboratively as a team, and communicating effectively.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Verify accuracy of operator-completed documentation.

Job description

Compass Group UK&I at Derby is seeking a dedicated QA/Quality Assurance role supporting Goods-In, Warehousing, Production and Dispatch operations to ensure GMP, quality and food safety standards are met across the site.

You will work with Production and Technical teams to audit compliance, inspect products, investigate defects, and drive continuous improvement, with a 40-hour workweek from 07:00 to 15:30, Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime.