At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure food safety and quality by monitoring procedures and conducting audits.
- Company: Join McCulla Ireland, a leader in logistics with over 55 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, enhanced leave, free gym membership, and development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a culture that values teamwork and growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in food distribution with a supportive and innovative team.
- Qualifications: 1 year experience in food safety and a relevant degree required.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 28000 £ per year.
With over 55 years experience in the logistics industry, McCulla Ireland are one of the country's leading providers of ambient, chilled and frozen logistics solutions throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe. We currently have Operating Centres across Northern Ireland and Ireland, with further plans for expansion. McCulla has over 300 employees working across our Transport, Warehousing, Customs and Green Bioenergy Operations.
We are looking to recruit a Quality Assurance Assistant to join our team in Lisburn. This is an excellent development opportunity for someone looking for a career within food distribution.
The Person: This role will require a professional individual who is highly organised, customer focused, with great attention to detail. As QA Assistant you will be required to monitor and verify all food safety, legality and quality procedures as outlined within the company's Quality Management System.
About The Role Duties:
- Internal auditing processes.
- Assisting in preparation for audits and visits (e.g. Customer, BRCGS, Regulatory).
- Verification and monitoring of cold chain.
- Verification and review of inspections and record management.
- Monitoring and approval of service suppliers.
- Conducting traceability exercises.
- Supporting with investigations required by customers, any non-conformances or technical customer queries.
- Assisting in continuous improvement projects.
Criteria:
- Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role (Food Safety, Quality or Technical).
- 3rd level Degree in food science, food technology or related principle.
- HACCP Level 2 (HACCP level 3 desirable).
- Food Safety Level 3 (desirable).
- Level 3 Award in Delivering training (desirable).
- Internal auditing qualification and experience (desirable).
- Experience of working within a regulated environment.
- Understanding of QMS, BRCGS standards and involvement in BRCGS Audits in food or storage and distribution.
- Full clean driving license and travel to other sites is an essential part of the role.
Terms: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm (1 hour lunch). Flexibility required to meet the needs of the business (including occasional evenings and weekends), later shift start times available.
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 DOE
Company Benefits: Training & development opportunities, Enhanced Annual Leave entitlements, Matched employee/employer pension contribution, Life & death in service insurance, Free Gym Membership, Additional Company Benefits.
Quality Assurance Assistant in Belfast employer: McCulla Transport
McCulla Ireland is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Lisburn, where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, the company provides comprehensive training and development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a range of benefits including enhanced annual leave and free gym membership. Joining McCulla means being part of a forward-thinking team that values teamwork and accountability while delivering high standards of service in the logistics industry.
