Goods-In & Dispatch Lead: Quality & Improvement

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; North Devon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema tickets discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and fitness classes

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a QA/Quality Assurance–Food Safety role to support Goods-In, Warehousing, Production and Dispatch operations across the site in the UK. The role ensures GMP, quality, and food safety standards are met and drives continuous improvement.

You will work with Production and Technical teams, completing inspections, documentation, and defect investigations while maintaining hygiene and safety, and supporting a flexible, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with GMP and food safety standards.
• Ability to conduct inspections and audits.
• Strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products meet 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, stored ingredients, production processes, and finished goods storage/despatch.
• Identify and upscale 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 and PPE compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures and standards.
• Communicate effectively with Production Managers and teams.
• Provide flexible support across factory areas and contribute to continuous improvement.

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a QA/Quality Assurance–Food Safety role to support Goods-In, Warehousing, Production and Dispatch operations across the site in the UK. The role ensures GMP, quality, and food safety standards are met and drives continuous improvement.

You will work with Production and Technical teams, completing inspections, documentation, and defect investigations while maintaining hygiene and safety, and supporting a flexible, collaborative team environment.