QA Operative

Noble Foods is a family-owned company founded in 1920, offering milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods. We own several brands, including the UK’s biggest free‑range egg brand the Happy Egg Co., Big & Fresh, and Purely Organic. A recent survey by Best Companies rated us as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.

Continental: 06:00 – 17:30. Salary: £13.68 p/h.

We’re seeking energetic and passionate people to support the production team by receiving product into the factory. Experience is not necessary; we provide all training.

We believe the most successful teams are formed from a diverse talent pool. All candidates are considered regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

• Work with the quality team to ensure planned checks and tests are conducted in line with customer requirements.
• Conduct periodic audits of operational areas ensuring all procedures are adhered to.
• Monitor and report any non‑conformances of customer and company standards.
• Monitor raw materials for quality and compliance to specifications.
• Conduct finished product testing to meet legal, business, and customer requirements.
• Carry out product traceability and mock recall exercises.
• Conduct daily calibration/verification tests.
• Carry out routine temperature monitoring within the Packing Centre.
• Complete daily label and barcode verification checks.
• Carry out shelf‑life sampling as required.
• Conduct print record verification checks.
• Ensure all relevant documentation and databases are updated and maintained.
• Assist management in support of third‑party audits such as BRCGS, Lion Code, and customer audits.

• Overtime paid at 1.25 × basic rate.
• Free hot drinks on shift.
• Service awards.
• Enhanced paternity and maternity benefits.
• Free life insurance.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme.
• Access to Perkbox with various discounts.
• Discounted eggs and chicken.
• A celebration day after 1 year of service with an extra day off.
• Access to Digi Care+: annual health check, digital GP, nutritional, mental health consultations.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Free eye test every two years.
• Discounted mobile phone contracts.
• Eligibility for yearly bonus after 6 months of service.
• Additional allowances for first aiders.
• Wellness programme.
• Employee charity matching scheme.

If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent assessment.