Quality Auditor

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private health

Annual pay review

Profit related pay

On-site parking

Colleague discounts

Refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

Bradgate Bakery, based in Leicester, is a leading producer of high-quality chilled and ambient foods, enjoyed by millions across the UK. From fresh flavours to trusted classics, our products help retailers deliver convenience and quality to their customers.

Bradgate Bakery is part of the Samworth Brothers family, offering a collaborative culture and opportunities for progression while supporting a strong team ethos and a focus on doing the job well and having fun along the way.

Responsibilities

• Performing regular checks and audits on meat and non-meat ingredients (GMP, traceability, fabrication etc.) to monitor compliance with food safety requirements and prepare the necessary reports
• Calibrating scales, temperature probes and other measuring devices
• Collecting micro samples, water samples and environmental swabs
• Monitoring production lines to ensure product safety, quality and compliance with customer’s requirements
• Co-ordinating and take part in daily taste panels and logging results into excel spreadsheet
• Auditing production documentation and procedures in place for foreign body controls including glass & hard plastic audit

Job description

About The Role

Our people are Heroes

We think our people here at Samworth Brothers are the best out there! So, let’s talk about them first.

We are constantly in awe of their dedication to get the job done and the commitment they show. We are also super proud of having such a multicultural team of welcoming, spirited people who look out for each other’s interests and thrive on getting the job done but having fun doing it. In fact, half of our people have been with us for more than 5 years…and many a lot longer than that.

They all have the same mission in mind – to keep our lines running and to be truly proud of what goes out the door. No matter the challenge, they all come together…. because that’s what families do.

So what’s the job all about?

• Performing regular checks and audits on meat and non-meat ingredients (GMP, traceability, fabrication etc.) in order to monitor compliance with food safety requirements and prepare the necessary reports
• Calibrating scales, temperature probes and other measuring devices
• Collecting micro samples, water samples and environmental swabs
• Monitoring production lines to ensure product safety, quality and compliance with customer’s requirements
• Co-ordinating and take part in daily taste panels and logging results into excel spreadsheet.
• Auditing production documentation and procedures in place for foreign body controls including glass & hard plastic audit

Up, up and away!

So what about the next job after this one. What about Progression? Team Leader? Why not? Management role? Now you’re talking. We love the idea that you could come in here and really make something of yourself. So, we’ll encourage you every step of the way—all you have to do is show us that sparkle of innovation.

The incredible perks

Join the Samworth Brothers Family! You will enjoy these amazing benefits:

• Company pension scheme that matches your contributions
• Private Health Scheme
• Annual pay review
• Profit related pay
• Hot food restaurant
• Free on-site parking
• Colleague discounts on selected shopping, cinema, restaurants, travel and more
• A refer-a-friend scheme (that gives you money for successfully recommending people to join us)

About Us

Bradgate Bakery, based in Leicester, is a leading producer of high-quality chilled and ambient foods, enjoyed by millions of people across the UK every single day. From fresh flavours to trusted classics, our products help retailers deliver convenience and quality to their customers.

At Bradgate Bakery, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.