Quality Assistant

Albert Bartlett; Boston; On-site; PHP 1,524,000 - 2,032,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month & On the Spot

Discounted Staff Sales

Life Assurance

Free Wellbeing Services

Retailer Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing & Engagement Events

Free Parking

Job summary

Albert Bartlett is recruiting a Quality Assistant for our new chilled potato product packing site in Boston (Lincolnshire). The role involves ensuring hygienic production areas, monitoring temperatures, and conducting lab tests to verify moisture and bacteria levels.

You will verify packaging lists allergens and maintain accurate quality records. Ideal candidates will have HACCP knowledge, food safety certification, and strong organisational and communication skills to work across teams on

Qualifications

• Food safety level 2+ or higher is required.
• Experience in quality assurance/quality control is essential.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication with staff at all levels.
• Proactive problem-solving attitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections and walk-throughs to ensure hygienic production areas and proper PPE use.
• Monitor and record temperatures in storage refrigerators and freezers.
• Test safety equipment (metal detectors, X-ray) for proper function and use.
• Collect samples for laboratory testing and track results.
• Ensure accurate labeling of allergens and legal descriptions on packaging.
• Regularly test and calibrate scales and temperature probes.
• Record data on quality checks, waste, and traceability daily.
• Lead GMP, CCP audits and verify conformance to standards.
• Conduct taste panels as required and perform swabs when needed.
• Review Production documents and flag any issues to the team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on quality processes.

Skills

Quality control

GMP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Food safety level 2+

HACCP knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals.

We want Albert Bartlett to be a world famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products.

We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers’ expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Assistant at our new chilled potato product packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire.

Shift & Hours of work: 4 days on, 4 days off - rolling shift / Working 06:00hrs to 18:00hrs

Rate of pay: Depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections and walk throughs of the production area to ensure the environment is hygienic, staff are wearing appropriate clothing (hairnets, gloves), and machines are clean.
• Monitor and record the temperatures of storage refrigerators, freezers and requested areas.
• Test safety equipment such as metal detectors and X-ray machines to verify they are functioning correctly and being used as per the correct process.
• Collect samples of raw materials, semi-finished foods, and finished products for laboratory testing (moisture control, and micro-testing for bacteria). Collect and prepare laboratory samples and track results.
• Ensure food portions are accurately weighted and that packaging accurately lists allergens and legal descriptions.
• Regularly test and calibrate scales, temperature probes, and other measuring devices for the production.
• Record accurate data on quality checks, waste, and traceability daily.
• Conduct daily / weekly GMP, CCP, audits, and take ownership for all verifications, with company and customer standards.
• Conduct taste panels as required
• Perform swabs when and where necessary.
• Check all Production documents and communicate if any problems are found.

• Food safety level 2 or above and HACCP
• Experience in quality assurance/quality control
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and the capacity to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills for effective interactions with staff at various levels.
• Keen attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving attitude.

• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
• Discounted Staff Sales
• Life Assurance
• Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
• Retailer Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
• Free Parking