Quality Assurance Operative

Quality Assurance Operative

Location:

Lacock, Wiltshire
Salary: £27,936 per annum

Hours:

18:00–02:00, Monday to Friday

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Quality Assurance Operative to join their busy Packing Centre in Lacock, Wiltshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, food manufacturing or production who has strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to food safety and product quality.

You will support the Quality Assurance team in ensuring products are manufactured safely, legally and in line with customer specifications. The role will involve carrying out quality checks, maintaining accurate records, identifying non-conformances and supporting investigations and corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out routine quality checks on eggs, products and packing materials.

* Ensure products meet company, legal and customer specifications.

* Complete and maintain accurate quality records and documentation.

* Monitor production processes and identify quality or food safety issues.

* Report non-conformances and support corrective and preventative actions.

* Assist with investigations into customer complaints and quality failures.

* Carry out detailed product and process inspections.

* Assist with Quality Management System audits.

* Maintain quality procedures, specifications and relevant documentation.

* Follow HACCP, GMP, food safety and company procedures.

* Work closely with Production and QA teams to promote a right-first-time culture.

* Escalate quality, food safety and compliance concerns appropriately.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

* Highly organised and methodical.

* Excellent at paying attention to detail.

* Confident identifying and reporting quality issues.

* A good communicator, both verbally and in writing.

* Comfortable completing paperwork and maintaining accurate records.

* Able to work independently and as part of a team.

* Reliable, responsible and willing to learn.

* Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

* Committed to high standards of food safety, quality and compliance.

Essential Skills & Experience

* Previous experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, food manufacturing or a similar production environment.

* Basic understanding of HACCP and GMP.

* Understanding of food safety and quality requirements.

* Good administrative and record-keeping skills.

* Basic computer skills.

* Good eye for detail when checking products and processes.

* Understanding of compliance and the importance of following procedures.

* Ability to work accurately under pressure.

* Willingness to obtain a Level 2 Food Safety qualification if required.

How to Apply

if you are interested in the position and would like to apply,  to :

team @ nextgenrecruits . co . uk

Please note:

In line with our commitment to the Responsible Recruitment Toolkit, no recruitment fees or costs will be charged to candidates for applying for this role.

This position is offered by Next Gen Recruits on behalf of our client.

Apply today and take the next step in your Quality Assurance career