Quality Assurance Specialist

Are you a decisive QA professional looking to step up, develop your skills, and fast-track your career with real progression opportunities?

Want the best of both worlds? The heavy investment, cutting-edge facilities, and stability of a major food manufacturer; combined with the genuine, people-focused culture and benefits of a certified B-Corp?

If you have a sharp eye for detail, a strong backbone for lone decision-making, and are looking for a company that will actively invest in your long-term career progression, this is the role for you.

Quality Assurance Specialist

March, Cambirdgeshire

4 on 4 off (days only)
£28,800
Bonus scheme
20 shifts holiday
Overtime:
Highly available and paid at an additional rate
Training:
Comprehensive 1-2 month structured training program to set you up for success.
Life Insurance and Accident Cover
Long-Service Awards
Healthcare Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
EV Car scheme + Cycle to work
+ Many more unique perks & benefits!!
This is the chance to work with one of the UK's largest supermarket suppliers, a company that's been around over 50 years and has recently invested heavily into the production lines and machinery.
However, it's not all about profit. This company has also invested in staff facilities, employee benefits packages and training and development plans that make career progression real for every employee with the right attitude.

If you have experience in Quality Assurance, ideally in food, or a similar industry, keep reading!

The Role:

What you'll be doing

Compliance & Audits:
Conducting daily GMP, hygiene, and system audits to keep standards high.
Sampling & Swabbing:
Carrying out environmental swabbing and logging micro, chemical, and nutritional samples.
Product Assessment:
Evaluating raw materials upon arrival, assessing shelf-life, and approving final product mixes.
Raising the Bar:
Identifying non-conformances, raising the "red flag" when necessary, and driving immediate corrective actions.
Paperwork & Calibration:
Calibrating temperature probes/scales and ensuring all quality paperwork is perfectly filed.

What we are looking for
We are looking for a self-motivated go-getter who can work with minimal supervision.

Experience:

Some QA or auditing experience is essential. While food production is ideal, we also highly value transferable skills from other precise industries like medical, FMCG, chemical or beauty.
Attributes: A strong, confident decision-maker who isn't afraid to take charge on shift.

Skills:

Excellent attention to detail, basic tech-savviness for data entry, and a desire to constantly improve.

Qualifications:

Food Hygiene Level 2 is a bonus, but we are happy to put the right person through training!

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