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QA, Quality Assurance - QA​/QC, Food Quality & Safety

Job in Lane End, Dartford, Kent County, DA1, England, UK
Listing for: Pilgrim's Europe
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Food Quality & Safety, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32000 - 45000 GBP Yearly GBP 32000.00 45000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Join Pilgrim's Europe as a QA in Bodmin QA function on site to ensure complaint quality product is being produced that meets specification. Assist in the on-site NPD function to ensure all trials and launches are implemented to the required standard, Conducting the QA tasks on site:
Actively promote Food Safety and product quality Responsible for task co-ordination to ensure that all required tasks of the factory QA function are delivered OTIF Assist the site internal audit program to the timescales and to the required standard Assist in complaints, investigations and site generated non-conformance management. Responsible for site calibration schedule ensuring calibrations are completed to the required schedule Responsible for regular reviews of the Technical Hub to ensure that all information related to the QA function is acknowledged and distributed accordingly across the Bodmin site Assist the filing of technical factory documentation ensuring that they are filed to the required standard Responsible for co-ordination of internal specifications, including on-line specifications, intake specifications and QAS Being a key stakeholder in any visits or audits rom customers or other external agencies Obtain samples for taste panels, and any repeat testing samples as required.

Other key accountabilities Actively promote and deliver good health and safety working conditions and practices Any other task as is reasonably requested to support the effective operation of the site Demonstrate flexibility around working hours as required to facilitate customer audits and visits, holiday cover and other business needs as directed by Quality Manager. Working safely every day Experience in a QA related function Experience in internal audits Organised and able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure Excellent communication skills Ability to talk to customers and external agencies Able to influence internal and external stakeholders Ability to collate and process information rapidly and make agile decisions relating to food safety, legality and quality within remit Demonstrate exceptional GMP standards to achieve high quality products RCA skills Team player Strong IT Skills Eye for Detail, Holding or working towards Level 3 Food Safety Holding or working towards level 3 HACCP Minimum 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) including English, Maths and Science Desirable
- Food safety degree or 3 years experience in the food industry Desirable
- Lead auditor or Internal audit training Desirable
- Knowledge of microbiology
Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets. Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.

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  • Competitive pay rates
  • Premium overtime rates
  • Free on-site parking
  • Weekly pay
  • Access to occasional staff sales, offering discounted company products
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Discount on retail, cinema, travel and much more
  • Life assurance policy
  • Long service award
Shift Pattern
  • Monday to Friday
  • 07:00am to 16:00pm
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