Quality Advisor

Pladis Global; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in the UK is seeking a Quality Assurance Advisor to oversee QA and Food Safety operations at their Stockport factory. The role requires significant experience in quality roles within FMCG, knowledge of HACCP, and the ability to lead audits and compliance processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the capability to influence stakeholders effectively. Benefits include a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

Private medical Insurance

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Cover

25 days + bank holidays

Holiday Enhancement Scheme

1 Volunteering Day per year

Cycle to work scheme

Discount and Cashback Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Financial Wellbeing Support

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in quality roles, including HACCP management within FMCG environments.
• Confident with IT systems and tools for quality and compliance processes.
• Ability to influence and lead stakeholders to drive quality and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support on QA and Food Safety.
• Lead the development and improvement of Quality and Food Safety systems.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, monitor policy implementation.
• Deliver QA and Food Safety training and report on performance metrics.
• Oversee vendor performance and support Crisis Incident Management.

Skills

HACCP management

Food Safety knowledge

Communication skills

IT systems proficiency

Collaboration skills

Risk assessment

Education

Food or Science-based HND

Level 4 Food Safety certification

Degree in food safety/food science (desirable)

IOSH Managing Safety certification

Job description

As a Quality Assurance (QA) Advisor, you'll play a vital role in supporting our Stockport factory with expertise in QA, Food Safety, Pest Control, and Process Integrity. Reporting to the Site Compliance Manager, you'll help implement pladis Central QA and Food Safety policies, drive continuous improvement, and manage the site's Quality and Food Safety systems. This role is all about making a difference; overseeing internal audits, supporting complaint and incident management, and ensuring compliance with legal, retailer, and pladis standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support on QA and Food Safety matters, ensuring compliance and maintaining high standards.
• Lead the development and improvement of Quality and Food Safety systems, including HACCP and SOP approvals.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, monitor policy implementation, and resolve non‑conformances.
• Deliver QA and Food Safety training, contribute to specification reviews, and report on performance metrics.
• Oversee vendor performance and support Crisis Incident Management through risk assessments and reporting.

Qualifications

• Food or Science-based HND or Level 4 Food Safety and HACCP certifications (auditing qualification desirable).
• Strong experience in quality roles, including HACCP management within FMCG environments.
• Confident with IT systems and tools for quality and compliance processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to engage at all levels.
• Ability to influence and lead stakeholders to drive quality and food safety standards.
• Desirable: Degree in food safety/food science discipline.
• IOSH Managing Safety certification.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – the business's annual bonus scheme.
• Private medical Insurance.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance Cover – upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
• 25 days + bank holidays.
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme.
• 1 Volunteering Day per year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – major high street brands, supermarkets, services.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Wellbeing Support.
• Access to great training and development opportunities.

Our values

• Purpose led – energised by bringing happiness with every bite.
• Agile – always evolving, improving.
• Positive – optimistic, courageous.
• Resilient – persistent, learning, moving forward.
• Collaborative – gaining strength from operating as one pladis.