Quality Control Assistant

Brakes; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier in Wigan is seeking a Quality Control Assistant to perform QC assessments on meat products. The role requires a strong background in food operations, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. You will monitor product quality and collaborate with Technical Teams to ensure standards are met. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, customer-centric, and adaptable to changing demands. This is a full-time permanent position offering various benefits including competitive health support and exclusive discounts.

Benefits

Early Access to Earnings

Flexible Time Off

Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Exclusive Discounts

Special Sysco Product Discounts

Free Mortgage Advice

Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry or meat industry is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Tenacity and flexibility in adapting to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct QC assessments of meat products against specifications.
• Monitor raw meat products to ensure customer quality.
• Report findings to Technical Teams and support requests.

Skills

Experience in food operations

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word)

Customer-centric mindset

Self-motivated and autonomous

Ability to adapt to changing demands

Job description

Job Description

Brakes are currently recruiting for a Quality Control Assistant to join the team on site in Wigan, on a Full Time Permanent basis.

In this role you will carry out QC Assessments of meat products to ensure Quality Vs Specification and reject when out of spec. You will monitor a range of raw meat products to ensure consistent customer quality delivered. As a Quality Control Assistant you liaise and report the findings to the Sysco GB Technical Teams as well as supporting any requests made by them.

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out product assessments against specifications and conduct store walks.
• Process and report on meat leakers.
• Analyse Customer complaint data.
• Liaise with the meat and poultry category Technical Managers (TMs) and suppliers re specification and product standards.
• Carry out any requests from TMs, including weekly surveillance photographs.
• Admin of rejection and QC Hold process to business and suppliers.
• Carry out follow up assessments where appropriate on next batches.
• Housekeeping of the QC facility and monitoring of equipment.
• Support any training given at the depot in ensuring damages and leakers are kept to a minimum.
• To work with NDC QCs, TMs, and the depot Management team.
• Ad hoc requests to support Technical Function at depot as requested by the Quality Supervisor.

You;

Essential to your success is experience in food operations or working with food, along with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word. A background in the food industry / meat industry would be advantageous. You are customer-centric, always putting both internal and external customers first, with a genuine passion for food and a people-oriented approach. Driven by performance, you consistently aim to deliver excellent results. You communicate effectively and professionally, whether by phone or email, and are self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously. Your tenacity and flexibility help you adapt to changing demands and challenges.

As an independent worker, reporting into an off-site Quality Supervisor, you must be a self-motivator and happy to work on your own, whilst supported by wider team.

Benefits

• Early Access to Your Earnings: Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence.
• Flexible Time Off: Take advantage of the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family.
• Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you’ll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop.
• Special Sysco Product Discounts: Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices.
• Free Mortgage Advice: Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance.
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave: Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family.

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!