Quality Inspector AM Shift

2 Sisters Food Group; Coupar Angus; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free on-site parking

Subsidised on site canteen

Employee discount platform

Employee assistance programme

Grocery Aid counselling

Death in service benefit

Refer a friend scheme

Career development opportunities

In-house training

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group is hiring a Quality Inspector at its Coupar Angus site for the AM shift (Mon–Fri, 6:30 AM–3:30 PM). The role focuses on ensuring products meet food safety and quality standards, conducting inspections along the production line and reporting any non-conformances to the technical team.

Candidate should have Food Safety Level 2 and Health & Safety Level 2, strong numeracy and English skills, and familiarity with quality management systems; prior food industry experience is

Qualifications

• Food Safety Level 2 certification.
• Health & Safety Level 2 certification.
• Strong English communication skills (written & spoken).
• Strong numeracy skills for data recording and measurements.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine quality checks, audits and product inspections along the production line.
• Monitor hygiene and health and safety compliance.
• Record inspection data accurately and report non-conformances to the technical team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced team.

Skills

English proficiency

Maths & numeracy

IT & systems literacy

Food Industry experience

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Health & Safety Level 2

Job description

2 Sisters Food Group is one of the UK’s leading food manufacturers, producing everything from poultry and pizzas to pies, soups, and ready meals.
With over 15,000 colleagues from 36 nationalities, With a strong commitment to sustainability, food safety, quality and customer satisfaction, and industry leading animal welfare, we have become a trusted name in the industry supplying high-quality food to some of the UK’s biggest retailers and restaurants.
At our Coupar Angus site we produce high-quality poultry products for some of the country's biggest retailers. We’re passionate about developing our people, delivering great products, and creating exciting career opportunities across our business.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector to join our busy poultry processing facility in Coupar Angus for the AM shift, running Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Rate of Pay: £14.02 (Training Rate)

In this vital role, you will ensure that all products meet stringent food safety, quality, and customer specifications prior to distribution. Your key responsibilities will include conducting routine quality checks, audits, and product inspections along the production line, monitoring strict adherence to hygiene and health and safety regulations, accurately recording inspection data, and reporting any non-conformances to the technical team while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. We are looking for candidates with strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced team environment, with previous experience in a quality control or food production setting being preferred.

Qualifications

Food Safety Level 2: Recognized certification demonstrating a solid understanding of food hygiene, safe food handling practices, and contamination prevention within a production environment.

Health and Safety Level 2: Certified competence in workplace health and safety protocols, hazard identification, and maintaining a safe operational environment.

English Proficiency: Strong written and spoken communication skills in English, essential for accurate record-keeping, reporting non-conformances, and effective collaboration with team members.

Maths and Numeric Proficiency: Strong numeracy skills for accurate data recording, calculating percentages, measuring temperatures, and conducting weight checks.

IT and Systems Literacy: Familiarity with computerized quality management systems, electronic data collection handhelds, and standard office software like Microsoft Excel.

Food Industry Experience: Previous hands-on experience working within the food, beverage, or FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) manufacturing sectors.

Additional Information

• 28 days holiday
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised on site canteen serving hot meals including PM Shift
• Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Grocery Aid - employees access to counselling
• Death in service benefit, optional - linked to pension
• £100 refer a friend scheme
• Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
• In-house training that includes L2 and L1 Health and Safety certification with fantastic career progression.