Technical Assistant, Quality Assurance - QA​/QC

Location: Abernethy

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Location:

Abernethy, Perth

Shift: Monday
- Wednesday 08:00-16:30 (24 hours per week) Salary: £16,798.00 We are hiring! We are looking for a Technical Assistant to join the Quality Assurance Team for our Abernethy site, supporting the delivery of high standards, quality & compliance. At Branston, potatoes are our business. We supply both fresh and prepared products to some of the UKs leading retailers. Based at our Fresh site, youll work closely with the Site Technical Manager, helping to ensure our factory, systems, and processes consistently meet customer and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities (include but not limited to) To maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring all QMS documentation is up to date, relevant and controlled. Conduct internal audits across all areas of the business to ensure compliance with customer standards and site requirements. Manage and maintain the internal audit schedule, ensuring all corrective actions are completed and closed out within agreed timescales.

Support the development and delivery of the sites Food Safety & Quality Culture Plan, helping to drive continuous improvement. Assist in the preparation for and successful delivery of annual customer and third-party audits. Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical data within core business systems. Investigate, report, and support resolution of customer complaints, identifying root causes and corrective actions.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Previous experience in a technical or quality-based role Proficient in Microsoft Excel Excellent attention to detail Strong organisational skills Our Benefits We recognise that our people are key to our success and regularly review our benefits package. Currently, we offer:
Enhanced employer pension contributions Pension salary sacrifice scheme Discretionary performance related bonuses Critical illness cover Company sick pay Life assurance policies Employee benefit platform, offering a range of discounts to major retailers. Free onsite parking Employee assistance programme helphand Free fresh potatoes