Quality Assurance Specialist - South of England - Salary: (DOE)
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Purpose of the Role
The Quality Assurance specialist is responsible for supporting the QA Manager in maintaining high standards of food safety, legality, and quality across packhouse operations.
The role involves carrying out routine quality checks, monitoring packing line standards, ensuring compliance with procedures, supporting investigations, and contributing to continuous improvement within the site.
Key Responsibilities
Quality & Compliance
- Check and record the quality of raw materials and finished products
- Ensure all products are correctly labelled and meet customer and legal specifications
- Verify that the correct versions of specifications and QA documents are in use
- Ensure QA checks are completed in line with company procedures and policies
Packing Line Monitoring
- Monitor packing line standards and report issues relating to:
- Quality defects
- Foreign body risks
- Packaging defects
- Labelling errors
- Communicate quality concerns promptly to QA Manager, Production, and Line Leaders
Equipment & Systems
- Ensure QA equipment is maintained in good working order
- Confirm calibration is completed at required intervals
- Complete QA documentation accurately and on time
Investigations & Improvement
- Assist with investigations into non-conformances and customer complaints
- Support corrective and preventive actions where required
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site
Additional Duties
- Support taste panels, shelf-life trials, and product assessments when required
- Assist wider operational teams during quieter periods, as needed
Qualifications & experience
- Previous experience in a QA or food production environment
- HACCP / Food Safety Level 2 or higher
- Soft fruit experience preferred
- Good understanding of food safety, legality, and quality standards
- Computer literate with confidence completing QA documentation
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet production demands
Candidate requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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