Quality Assurance Manager, Preston, Lancashire - UK-Based Applicants Only

Naija UK Connect Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £42k-£46k

Career progression opportunities

Family-owned business environment

Job summary

Gafoor is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Manager for its poultry manufacturing site in Preston, Lancashire. The role demands UK-based applicants with right-to-work, leading QA activities, implementing robust systems, and driving continuous improvement to deliver high-quality poultry products.

The position is full-time and permanent, offering a salary of £42,000 - £46,000 per annum and opportunities to contribute to a growing family-owned business within the national poultry supply sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Manager in food or poultry manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards (HACCP, BRCGS) and UK legislation.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to implement and maintain effective quality management systems.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Right-to-work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of quality control and QA systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
• Lead a team and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safeguard the company’s reputation and ensure premium poultry product delivery.

Skills

QA management

Leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Regulatory compliance

Job description

UK-based applicants — this role does not advertise visa sponsorship. Right-to-work in the UK is preferred. Foreigners may still enquire with the employer.

Gafoor is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Manager for their food/poultry manufacturing site in Preston, Lancashire. This role is ideal for UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work, though foreign applicants may still enquire with the employer directly. The position offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £46,000 per annum, providing a stable career opportunity within a dynamic, family-owned business.

Job Description

As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the high standards of food safety and quality within Gafoor's poultry manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of quality control, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.

This full-time, permanent position involves leading a team, implementing robust QA systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the single site. Your expertise will be crucial in safeguarding the company's reputation and ensuring the delivery of premium poultry products to leading blue-chip manufacturers.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Manager within the food or poultry manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, HACCP, BRCGS, and relevant UK legislation.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain effective quality management systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Applicants must possess the existing right-to-work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of £42,000 - £46,000, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work with a rapidly growing, family-owned business.
• Contribution to a key player in the national poultry supply sector.
• Full-time, permanent employment stability.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is NOT advertised for this position; UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work are preferred. While foreign applicants may still apply, it is essential to confirm your eligibility directly with the employer. If your status is borderline or requires clarification, explicitly state this in your application and be prepared to discuss it further.