QA Officer

Barfoots of Botley; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in the UK is seeking an experienced QA professional for a 12-15 month interim position. You will assess all raw materials arriving at the company’s sites and communicate quality issues across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and relevant qualifications such as GCSE in English and Mathematics, as well as preferable knowledge of food safety. The role includes various responsibilities supporting the packing operation and ensuring health and safety.

Benefits

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

Committed to Sustainability

Qualifications

• Understanding of FMCG or fresh food sector desirable.
• Controlling safe working practices.
• Understanding of internal and external customer service levels and quality requirements.
• UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assess all raw material arriving across Barfoots sites against agreed standards before use.
• Communicate quality issues across the business.
• Check raw material deliveries versus existing specifications.
• Operate checkweighers, metal detectors and X-rays checks.
• Provide accurate feedback on raw material quality.
• Undertake routine equipment and maintenance checks.
• Carry out GMP, CCP, G&P and paperwork audits.
• Complete traceability on request.
• Collect and register samples for 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 (Preferred)

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a committed, experienced professional to join our busy QA Team for an interim period of 12-15 months - To be reviewed at that point.

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.

Shift Pattern

4 days on/4 days off. B shift.

Responsibilities

• Assess all raw material arriving across Barfoots sites against agreed standards before use.
• Communicate quality issues (delivered, processed and packed) across the business.
• Check Raw Material deliveries versus existing RM or Customer's Specifications.
• Operate checkweighers, metal detectors and X-rays checks.
• Provide accurate feedback on Raw Material quality via Green Light reports.
• Undertake routine equipment checks and maintenance checks.
• Carry out GMP, CCP, G&P and paperwork audits.
• Complete traceability on request and take appropriate action.
• Collect and register samples for Micro and Pesticides testing.
• Ensure Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties.

Conditions & Additional Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Benefits

• 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.