Quality Auditor

Greencore Group

Wisbech

On-site

GBP 16,013 - 22,807

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Greencore Group is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Operative for their Wisbech plant. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring our products meet safety and quality standards through conducting quality checks, audits, and compliance monitoring.

The ideal candidate will have previous QA experience in the food manufacturing sector, strong understanding of food safety, and excellent attention to detail. A competitive salary and job-related benefits are offered.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year QA experience in food manufacturing.
Knowledge of GMP and HACCP principles.
Experience with quality documentation and record maintenance.

Responsibilities

Conduct quality checks during production.
Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Quality Control Points (QCPs).
Conduct factory audits and hygiene inspections.

Skills

Previous QA experience within food manufacturing

Strong understanding of food safety

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Good IT skills

Job description

4 on 4 off | 06:00 - 18:00

£14.09 per hour

Location

Wisbech plant – 525 colleagues manufacturing premium chilled ready‑to‑cook meals for major retailers including Sainsbury's, Aldi and Co‑op.

What you'll be doing

As a Quality Assurance (QA) Operative, you will play a critical role in ensuring our products are manufactured safely, legally and to the highest quality standards. You will act as the eyes and ears of the Technical Team on the factory floor, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, site standards, food safety legislation and quality procedures.

Key responsibilities

Carrying out quality checks throughout the production process to ensure products meet specification requirements.
Monitoring and verifying Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Quality Control Points (QCPs).
Completing quality documentation, traceability records and compliance paperwork accurately and in real time.
Conducting factory audits, GMP audits and hygiene inspections across production areas.
Identifying, reporting and escalating non-conformances and supporting corrective actions.
Monitoring product quality attributes including weights, temperatures, coding, packaging and presentation standards.
Collecting samples for microbiological, nutritional and shelf‑life testing in line with site schedules.
Supporting investigations into customer complaints, incidents, non‑conformances and quality concerns.
Working closely with Production, Engineering and Technical teams to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement.
Ensuring all food safety, HACCP, GMP and Health & Safety procedures are adhered to at all times.
Supporting customer audits, site visits and internal audits when required.
Providing guidance and support to operational teams regarding quality standards and compliance expectations.

What we're looking for

Previous QA experience within a food manufacturing environment is essential for this role. Due to the technical nature of the position, we are specifically looking for candidates who have worked within a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Technical, or Food Safety role within the food manufacturing industry.

Requirements

Previous QA experience within food manufacturing (essential).
A strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, GMP and HACCP principles.
Experience carrying out factory audits, quality checks and compliance monitoring.
Confidence completing quality documentation and maintaining accurate records.
Knowledge of traceability requirements and food manufacturing standards.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify quality issues proactively.
Strong communication skills and confidence challenging standards where required.
The ability to work independently and make decisions regarding product quality and compliance.
Good IT skills and experience using production or quality management systems.
A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

Please note that this is not an entry‑level position, and applicants without previous QA experience within a food manufacturing environment are unlikely to be considered.

Benefits