QA Officer - Maternity cover

A fantastic opportunity for a committed, experienced professional to join our busy QA Team for an interim period of 12-15 months - To be reviewed at that point.

We are keen to invite applications from enthusiastic and reliable individuals with a keen eye for detail and capable of working effectively and efficiently in a busy, team driven environment.

Reporting to the Factory Technical Supervisor, you will ensure assessment of all raw material arriving across Barfoots sites, against agreed standards before use. You will contribute to the efficiency of the packing operation by effectively communicating quality issues (delivered, processed and packed) across the business.

4 days on/4 days off. B shift.

• Assess all raw material arriving across Barfoots sites against agreed standards before use.
• Communicate quality issues (delivered, processed and packed) across the business.
• Check Raw Material deliveries versus existing RM or Customer's Specifications.
• Operate checkweighers, metal detectors and X-rays checks.
• Provide accurate feedback on Raw Material quality via Green Light reports.
• Undertake routine equipment checks and maintenance checks.
• Carry out GMP, CCP, G&P and paperwork audits.
• Complete traceability on request and take appropriate action.
• Collect and register samples for Micro and Pesticides testing.
• Ensure Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties.

• Understanding of FMCG or fresh food sector desirable.
• Controlling safe working practices.
• Understanding of internal and external customer service levels and quality requirements.
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• CIEH Level 2 Food Safety (Preferred).
• UK Driving Licence.

• Attention to detail.
• Effective and well-developed communication skills.
• Good English Language skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme.
• 24/7 Online GP access.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Benefits Platform.
• Development opportunities.
• Discounted leisure membership.
• Discounted vegetable box scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications.
• Rapidly growing company.
• Committed to Sustainability.