Quality Assurance Operative

TN United Kingdom; Portlethen; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food production sector is seeking a Quality Assurance Operative to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. You will be responsible for monitoring compliance, conducting audits, and collaborating with production staff to mitigate risks. The company values personal growth and offers a supportive environment where you can develop your skills. With a range of benefits including annual leave, performance bonuses, and training opportunities, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a difference in the food industry.

Benefits

31 Days Annual Leave

Performance Bonus

Pay Grading with Potential Earnings Increase

Overtime Pay at Time and a Half

25% Shop Discount

Employee Discount Platform

Referral Bonuses

Free Parking

Subsidised Canteen

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and grow in a quality assurance role.
• Decisive and results-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product compliance with legislative and customer specifications.
• Conduct audits and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Understanding of Food Safety Standards

Self-Starter Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Company Overview: Kepak McIntosh Donald is a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland. Our products are raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers, and hand-selected by our master butchers to ensure integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

Position: Quality Assurance Operative

Location: [Insert Location]

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week, starting at 6am.

Job Purpose: To support the production area by ensuring all customer, legislative, and industry checks are completed and documented properly. Play a key role in the control, monitoring, and verification activities required by the site's H.A.C.C.P and food safety management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Monitor and verify product compliance with legislative and customer specifications through daily checks (temperature, contamination, labels, weight, packaging).
2. Ensure all outgoing products meet relevant standards and specifications.
3. Verify accuracy and quality of product labels.
4. Complete monitoring and verification in line with H.A.C.C.P plan.
5. Collect environmental swabs and microbiological samples, upload data, and prepare samples for dispatch.
6. Monitor pH levels within customer specifications and track trends.
7. Liaise with production staff to identify and mitigate foreign body risks.
8. Conduct Good Manufacturing Practice audits and liaise with supervisors on outcomes.
9. Take and verify DNA samples, prepare for external laboratory testing.
10. Perform E.Coli testing within internal laboratory.
11. Assist in external audit preparations.
12. Maintain accurate and legible records.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by management within your competency.

Requirements:

• No previous experience necessary; willingness to learn and grow.
• Decisive, results-oriented self-starter with high energy and initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional approach with influencing skills.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards.
• Passionate about customer service.
• Benefits include 31 days annual leave (post-probation), performance bonus, pay grading with potential earnings increase, overtime pay at time and a half, 25% shop discount, access to employee discount platform, referral bonuses, free parking, subsidised canteen, long service awards, bike-to-work scheme, training and development opportunities, and GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program.