Quality Operative

Bidcorp Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Full training and ongoing development

Mon-Fri pattern with no regularWeekend

Job summary

Yarde Farm is seeking a dedicated Quality Operative to maintain high food safety, quality and compliance standards across our Devon production site.

You will carry out routine quality checks, sample and test products, monitor hygiene and record results, assist with audits, and support corrective actions with Production and Technical teams.

Great communication, attention to detail and the ability to work in a hands-on team environment are essential, with training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills and experience completing quality documentation.

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

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

Food safety qualifications

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.

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.