Quality Assistant
Job in
Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-17
Listing for:
Albert Bartlett
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-17
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Food Quality & Safety
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
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