Quality Assurance Assistant

McCulla Ireland Ltd; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development opportunities

Enhanced Annual Leave entitlements.

Matched pension contributions

Life & death in service insurance.

Free Gym Membership.

Additional Company Benefits.

Job summary

McCulla Ireland Ltd in Lisburn is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant to monitor and verify food safety, legality and quality procedures within the Quality Management System. This is an excellent development opportunity in a growing logistics and food distribution environment.

The role requires attention to detail, organisational skills and readiness to support audits, traceability and continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar Food Safety/Quality/Technical role.
• 3rd level degree in food science or food technology.
• HACCP level 2; HACCP level 3 desirable.
• Food Safety Level 3 desirable; auditing qualifications desirable.
• Experience with QMS and BRCGS standards is advantageous.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel to other sites.

Responsibilities

• Internal auditing and preparation for audits and visits.
• Verify cold chain, inspections and record management.
• Monitor and approve service suppliers.
• Conduct traceability exercises.
• Assist investigations into customer non-conformances or queries.
• Support continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality minded

Organisational skills

Education

BSc in food science/food technology

HACCP Level 2

Food Safety Level 3

Level 3 Award in Delivering training

Internal auditing qualification

Full clean driving license

Job description

Job Description

Location

McCulla (Ireland) Ltd, Blaris Industrial Estate, 5 Altona Road

Quality Assurance Assistant

With over 55 years’ experience in the logistics industry McCulla Ireland are one of the country’s leading providers of ambient, chilled and frozen logistics solutions throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe.

We currently have Operating Centres across Northern Ireland and Ireland, with further plans for expansion. McCulla has over 300 employees working across our Transport, Warehousing, Customs and Green Bioenergy Operations. There is an ever-growing modern fleet consisting of over 120 vehicles and 200 trailers operating our just in time service with environmental sustainability at the forefront of everything we do and making us unique in the market for our customers.

We are looking to recruit a Quality Assurance Assistant to join our team in Lisburn. This is an excellent development opportunity for someone looking a career within food distribution.

The Person

This role will require a professional individual who is highly organised, customer focused, with great attention to detail. As QA Assistant you will be required to monitor and verify all food safety, legality and quality procedures as outlined within the company’s Quality Management System.

Duties

About The Role

• Internal auditing processes.
• Assisting in preparation for audits and visits (e.g. Customer, BRCGS, Regulatory)
• Verification and monitoring of cold chain.
• Verification and review of inspections and record management.
• Monitoring and approval of service suppliers.
• Conducting traceability exercises.
• Supporting with investigations required by customers, any non-conformances or technical customer queries.
• Assisting in continuous improvement projects.

Criteria

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a similar role (Food Safety, Quality or Technical).
• 3rd level Degree in food science, food technology or related principle.
• HACCP Level 2 (HACCP level 3 desirable)
• Food Safety Level 3 (desirable)
• Level 3 Award in Delivering training (desirable)
• Internal auditing qualification and experience. (desirable)
• Experience of working within a regulated environment.
• Understanding of QMS, BRCGS standards and involvement in BRCGS Audits in food or storage and distribution.
• Full clean driving license and travel to other sites is an essential part of the role.

Terms

• Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm (1 hour lunch)
• Flexibility required to meet the needs of the business (including occasional evening and weekends), later shift start times available.
• Salary £26,000 - £28,000 DOE
• Training & development opportunities
• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlements.
• Matched employee / employer pension contribution.
• Life & death in service insurance.
• Free Gym Membership.
• Additional Company Benefits.

About The Company

Innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do at McCulla Ireland. We invest in modern facilities, advanced systems and a high-performing fleet to ensure reliability, efficiency and full supply chain visibility for our customers. Our integrated approach allows us to maintain control at every stage, consistently delivering high standards of service.

As we continue to grow, we are focused on building a team that shares our drive and ambition. We offer opportunities to develop skills, progress careers and be part of a forward-thinking business that values teamwork, accountability and delivering results.

Company Culture

At McCulla Ireland, we live by our motto: Be More. Deliver More. Expect More. We know every customer is different, so we focus on delivering flexible, tailored solutions that work, from independent retailers and restaurants to major retail, hospitality and manufacturing brands. Our goal is simple: to take the pressure off our customers and become a seamless extension of their operations.

We are equally committed to our people. From day one, we aim to create a supportive, inclusive environment where employees feel valued and able to grow. We believe that when our team thrives, our business and our customers do too.

Closing Date

Tuesday 8th September, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

From £26,500.00 Yearly to £30,000.00 Yearly