Quality Assistant

Delice de France Ltd; Southall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a full-time Quality Assistant at their head office in Southall. The successful candidate will support Warehouse and New Product Development functions, ensuring product safety and quality compliance. Essential skills include attention to detail, strong organizational and communication abilities, as well as relevant food safety qualifications.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Free On Site Parking

50% Discount Off Company Purchases

Referral Scheme

Long Service Award Scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in food-related subject or equivalent; Food Safety Level 2 and HACCP certification required.
• Experience with HACCP and auditing essential.
• Previous QA experience in chilled/frozen food environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System standards.
• Conduct audits and quality checks for bakery and warehouse.
• Provide training in food safety and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in a food-related subject or equivalent

Food Safety Level 2

HACCP certification

Job description

Overall Purpose Of Role As a Quality Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Quality Assistant to join our team at our Head Office in Southall.

As a Quality Assistant, you will support both Warehouse and NPD (New Product Development) functions, ensuring products are safe, legal, and meet or exceed agreed specifications. You will work closely with all areas of the business, playing an important role in maintaining our Quality Management System (QMS) and ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant certifications and standards.

Reporting And Key Relationships Of a Quality Assistant

• Report directly to Technical & Quality Manager

Other Key Contacts Of a Quality Assistant

• External: Suppliers, Service Providers
• Internal: Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, NPD, Finance

Duties And Responsibilities Of a Quality Assistant

• Work closely with Operational Teams to share information and best practices to improve standards.
• Ensure all Quality Management System standards are followed.
• Perform label verifications and allergen checks.
• Conduct site GMP and GHP audits according to schedule for bakery and warehouse.
• Carry out quality checks and document verification for bakery and warehouse operations.
• Maintain product inspections, laboratory testing, and generate/follow up on POs. Conduct shelf-life validation checks as needed.
• Complete and record calibration tests on monitoring equipment.
• Provide training in food safety and quality, including food safety inductions.
• Generate and close out internal and external non-conformances.
• Participate in pest control management, non-conformance closure, and document maintenance.
• Handle administrative duties such as document control, specifications systems, labels, and reporting on topics like plastic tax, palm oil, cocoa, etc.
• Support investigations of customer complaints.
• Manage product assessment and laboratory testing schedules.
• Conduct traceability exercises and manage site traceability schedules.
• Assist the Technical Manager in preparing sites for third-party audits and closing out non-conformances.
• Report technical KPIs for monthly and quarterly meetings.
• Undertake other projects and tasks as assigned by the line manager.
• Provide cover during team absences and holidays.

Benefits Of a Quality Assistant

• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free On Site Parking
• 50% Discount Off Company Purchases
• Referral Scheme
• Long Service Award Scheme

Essential Experience And Qualifications/Training Of a Quality Assistant

• Degree in a food-related subject, HND, or equivalent; Food Safety Level 2, HACCP certification.
• Experience with HACCP, food safety, and auditing.
• Previous QA experience in chilled/frozen food production, storage, or distribution environments.

Key Requirements Of a Quality Assistant

• Good organizational skills and flexibility.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships across the business.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong IT skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of BRCGS A&B, S&D standards.

Key Measures

• Specific KPIs and targets will be agreed with your manager.