QA Officer - FTC

Barfoots of Botley; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Bognor Regis is seeking a committed QA Officer to cover a minimum 12-month maternity leave. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of raw materials and contribute to packing operations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. A GCSE in English and Mathematics is required along with a CIEH Level 2 Food Safety certification preferred. This shift-based role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

24/7 Online GP access

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Development opportunities

Discounted leisure membership

Free onsite parking

Responsibilities

• Check raw material deliveries against specifications.
• Conduct checks on checkweighers and metal detectors.
• Provide feedback through Green Light reports.
• Perform routine equipment checks and maintenance.
• Carry out paperwork audits and ensure traceability.
• Collect samples for Micro and Pesticides testing.
• Ensure health and safety in the workplace.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Good English language skills

Problem analysis and problem-solving skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Intermediate Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics

CIEH Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

QA Officer - FTC

Due to maternity leave, we have an opportunity for a committed, experienced professional to join our busy QA Team to cover the interim period – Min 12 Months.

We are keen to invite applications from enthusiastic and reliable individuals with a keen eye for detail and capable of working effectively and efficiently in a busy, team driven environment.

Reporting to the Factory Technical Supervisor, you will ensure assessment of all raw material arriving across Barfoots sites, against agreed standards before use. You will contribute to the efficiency of the packing operation by effectively communicating quality issues (delivered, processed and packed) across the business.

This is a shift based role: 4 days on/4 days off. B shift.

LOCATION

HEAD OFFICE, PO21 3PX

Responsibilities

• To check Raw Material deliveries versus existing RM or Customer's Specifications
• Responsible for checkweighers, metal detectors and X-rays checks
• To provide accurate feedback on Raw Material quality via Green Light reports
• Undertaking routine equipment checks and maintenance checks
• Carrying out GMP; CCP; G&P; Paperwork audits
• Completing traceability on request and taking appropriate action
• Collecting and registering samples for Micro and Pesticides testing
• Ensure Health and Safety in the workplace
• Any other ad hoc duties

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Understanding of FMCG or fresh food sector desirable
• Controlling safe working practices
• Understanding of internal and external customer service levels and quality requirements
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• CIEH Level 2 Food Safety - (Preferred)
• UK Driving Licence

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Effective and well-developed communication skills
• Good English Language skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme
• 24/7 Online GP access
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Rapidly growing company
• Committed to Sustainability