Quality Assurance Administrator

JJ Food Service Limited; England; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice wholesale company in the UK seeks a QHSE Administrator to ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Quality policies while managing multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have an honours degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include conducting site inspections, managing customer complaints, and promoting a culture of safety across all sites. This position offers a competitive salary of £27,400 per annum and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

5% Profit-Sharing scheme

28 days paid annual leave

Access to exclusive discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Free support for health and wellbeing issues

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years experience in a comparable role.
• Proactive in nature, capable of managing multiple projects.
• Experience with site inspections/audits.

Responsibilities

• Promote Food Safety and Quality culture across sites.
• Conduct inspections/audits and generate compliance reports.
• Manage customer complaints and Halal certification.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Honours degree in Food Science, Life Science or related field

Job description

JJ Foodservice is looking for a passionate and friendly QHSE Administrator to be a part of our fast paced QHSE Team by taking proactive approach. The perfect candidate will ensure the compliance with the companies Health & Safety, Quality, Food Safety and Environmental policies while have ability to deal with multiple projects in fast paced environment.

We offer a salary of £27,400.00 per annum.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested and passionate about compliance and who is confident communicator at all levels.

What we’re looking for

• An honours degree in Food Science, Life Science, Health & Safety, or a closely related field, and/or a minimum of 2+ years of experience in a comparable role.
• A people-focused attitude with a passion for safety culture and behaviours.
• Ability to query and analyze data.
• Thoroughness and accuracy in all duties.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Excel.
• Proactive problem-solving capability, acting decisively.
• Effective management of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Authoritative decision-making after appropriate consideration.
• Effective prioritisation and resource allocation.
• Clear and impactful communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities of the role

• Promoting and supporting a continuous improvement based on Food Safety and Quality culture across all our sites.
• Conduct site inspections/audits, generating detailed reports for management review, and ensure compliance with company, HSE, and Quality standards.
• Manage administrative duties related to customer complaints, accident reports, Halal certification, training needs/records, investigation minutes, and supplier information, ensuring records are accurate and updated.
• Evaluate and inspect new products to ensure adherence to customer specifications and regulatory standards.
• Analyze product and process non-conformances, providing recommendations for corrective actions, including necessary modifications.

Our benefits

• 5% Profit-Sharing scheme
• Monday to Friday
• Permanent Contract (no agencies)
• 28 days paid annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) increasing to 33 days of leave with length of service.
• Access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings
• Cycle to work scheme
• Continuous development and long-term career prospects
• Free support with personal legal, medical, health and wellbeing issues
• A free telephone counselling service
• Free secure parking

If you feel you have the necessary skills, apply today! Our friendly team will be in touch if your application is successful.

About JJ Foodservice

JJ Food Service is one of the UKs leading independent foodservice wholesalers, supplying a wide range of quality products to restaurants, caterers, and retailers nationwide. Established in 1988, we operate 12 branches across the UK, employ over 770 people, and generate an annual turnover of £243 million.

Our success is built on exceptional customer service, efficient logistics, and innovation. We were early pioneers of digital ordering and e-commerce in the foodservice sector, offering seamless online and app-based solutions. Our commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement ensures we remain a trusted partner for thousands of customers across the UK.

JJ Foodservice is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive culture and encouraging a diversity of people. No matter who you are, what you look like, or where you are from, you can find your place at JJ Foodservice.

JJ Foodservice were announced National Wholesaler of the Year at the Grocer Gold Awards 2024.