QA & Audits Assistant – Food Safety & Traceability

SeeMeHired.com; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Gym Membership

Training & development opportunities

Enhanced Annual Leave entitlements

Matched employee / employer pension

Life & death in service insurance

Additional Company Benefits

Job summary

McCulla Ireland is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to monitor and verify food safety, legality and quality procedures within the Quality Management System. Based in Lisburn, this role supports audits, cold chain verification and traceability, contributing to a compliant and efficient food distribution operation across the UK and Europe.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year in a similar role, a food science degree, HACCP Level 2, and knowledge of QMS/BRCGS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role (Food Safety, Quality or Technical).
• 3rd level degree in food science, food technology or related principle.
• HACCP Level 2 (HACCP Level 3 desirable).
• Food Safety Level 3 (desirable).
• Level 3 Award in Delivering training (desirable).
• Internal auditing qualification and experience (desirable).
• Experience of working within a regulated environment.
• Understanding of QMS and involvement in BRCGS Audits in food or storage and distribution.
• Full clean driving license and travel to other sites is an essential part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Internal auditing processes.
• Assisting in preparation for audits and visits (e.g. Customer, BRCGS, Regulatory).
• Verification and monitoring of cold chain.
• Verification and review of inspections and record management.
• Monitoring and approval of service suppliers.
• Conducting traceability exercises.
• Supporting investigations required by customers, any non-conformances or technical customer queries.
• Assisting in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

HACCP Level 2

Food Safety Level 3

Internal auditing qualification

Experience in regulated environment

Understanding of QMS/BRCGS

Education

BSc in Food Science / Food Technology or related

Tools

Driving license

Job description

McCulla Ireland is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to monitor and verify food safety, legality and quality procedures within the Quality Management System. Based in Lisburn, this role supports audits, cold chain verification and traceability, contributing to a compliant and efficient food distribution operation across the UK and Europe.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year in a similar role, a food science degree, HACCP Level 2, and knowledge of QMS/BRCGS.