Quality Operative

Bidcorp Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and development

Monday to Friday schedule

Opportunity with premium ice cream

Job summary

Yarde Farm, a Devon-based premium ice cream manufacturer, seeks a Quality Operative to uphold food safety, quality and compliance. You will perform routine checks, sample products, and maintain records in a hands-on production environment.

The role suits those with experience in food manufacturing or QA, with attention to detail and proactive problem solving. Training is provided, with Monday–Friday shifts and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or quality control is desirable.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident communicator with proactive problem-solving approach.
• Basic IT skills and experience completing quality documentation.
• Food Safety qualifications would be advantageous but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine quality checks throughout the production process.
• Conduct product sampling, testing, and record results accurately.
• Monitor production areas to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Complete quality documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Support allergen management and product traceability procedures.
• Assist with internal audits, GMP inspections, and hygiene assessments.
• Investigate and report quality issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints as required.
• Work closely with Production and Technical teams to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Verify product specifications, labels, coding and packaging compliance.
• Promote a positive food safety and quality culture across the site.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Quality Control

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Food Safety qualification

QC/QA training

Job description

About the role

Yarde Farm is an established and growing ice cream manufacturer based in Devon, producing high-quality products for customers across the UK. We are looking for a Quality Operative to join our team and play a key role in maintaining the high food safety, quality, and compliance standards that underpin our business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or food safety who enjoys working in a hands‑on production environment and takes pride in ensuring products meet the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine quality checks throughout the production process.
• Conduct product sampling, testing, and record results accurately.
• Monitor production areas to ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Complete quality documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Support allergen management and product traceability procedures.
• Assist with internal audits, GMP inspections, and hygiene assessments.
• Investigate and report quality issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints as required.
• Work closely with Production and Technical teams to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Verify product specifications, labels, coding, and packaging compliance.
• Promote a positive food safety and quality culture across the site.

About You

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing, quality assurance, or quality control environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Basic IT skills and experience completing quality documentation.
• Food Safety qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential, as training can be provided.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Monday to Friday working pattern with no regular weekend work.
• Opportunity to join a well‑established and growing premium ice cream manufacturer.
• Supportive team environment and the chance to make a real contribution to product quality and food safety.

Join Yarde Farm

If you are passionate about food quality, have a keen eye for detail, and want to be part of a successful and growing ice cream manufacturer, we would love to hear from you.

About us

Yarde Farm ice cream is based in Plympton Devon, just outside of Plymouth. Our story began in 1987 when a tub was filled expectantly with our very first ice cream at Yarde Farm. Since then we have won 80+ awards for our ice cream over the past 20 years and we pride ourselves on the fact that we achieved "Champion of Champions", a nationally recognised award given by the Ice Cream Alliance. The business continues to go from strength to strength, why not make our journey your journey.