Quality Inspector jobs in United Kingdom

Please Note: This is a Pipelining Opportunity

We are currently building a talent pipeline for future opportunities within our team. While we do not have an immediate vacancy for this position, we are proactively seeking interest from qualified candidates who would like to be considered when a role becomes available.

By submitting your application, you will be added to our talent pool and may be contacted as relevant openings arise.

The woof-tastic story about us

At Butternut, our mission is to deliver health and happiness to dogs and their humans all over the world. We need a hardworking team and a large kitchen to do so. Rudie's Kitchen is where we cook our meals using only the finest human-quality ingredients, package them, and ship them across the UK and beyond. We are a close-knit team with a family feel, aiming to keep work fun and enjoyable.

We believe dogs deserve better, and if you think the same, we want to hear from you.

Are you up for the challenge?

A bit about the role

As a Quality Technician, reporting to the Technical Manager at Rudie's Kitchen, you will ensure that our quality systems and processes are operated effectively, maintaining product quality from raw materials to dispatched goods.

This role combines responsibilities of a standard Quality role and a Senior QA, offering a senior-level scope without line management duties, with an attractive salary of £38,834 per year.

Key responsibilities include:

• Proactively managing process and system controls through team education
• Conducting product testing on raw materials and finished goods
• Monitoring and analyzing product quality, collaborating with other departments to improve
• Completing scheduled QA tasks (GMP, calibrations, audits, sampling) on time
• Investigating non-conformances and implementing corrective actions
• Participating in process trials
• Supporting the integration of new products, processes, and equipment into operations, aligned with our Quality Management System

This is a full-time, permanent role with a rolling average of 41 hours per week, on a shift rotation including days, nights, and some weekends. Shifts are from 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am, with rotations such as:

• 4 on, 4 off (2 days, 2 nights)
• 5 on, 5 off (3 days, 2 nights)
• 5 on, 5 off (2 days, 3 nights)

Qualifications and qualities we seek:

• Love for dogs (naturally)
• Previous QA Lead experience (essential)
• Pragmatic, adaptable, resilient, humble
• Proven QA, systems management, or HACCP experience in food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of production and packing processes
• Knowledge of process capability and target setting
• Enthusiastic about building from the ground up
• Enjoys the pace and excitement of FMCG manufacturing

The perks include:

• Salary up to £38,834 per year, plus 257.5 hours holiday (including bank holidays) and an additional 8 hours per year of service
• 12-hour shifts on a rotation of days and nights
• £500 personal learning & development budget
• Butternut Box employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension with NEST
• Social events
• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality

Additional Information

• This role is based in Blyth, South of Doncaster (near A1(M) and A614 junction)
• We aim to respond to all applicants, but due to high volume, it may take up to 2 weeks
• We are committed to social and environmental responsibility and building an inclusive team
• We welcome applications in native languages and support diversity

We look forward to your application!

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