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, gym membership, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a vibrant company culture focused on 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 40000 - 50000 £ 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 evening 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.
Innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do at McCulla Ireland. We invest in modern facilities, advanced systems and a high-performing fleet to ensure reliability, efficiency and full supply chain visibility for our customers. Our integrated approach allows us to maintain control at every stage, consistently delivering high standards of service.
At McCulla Ireland, we live by our motto: Be More. Deliver More. Expect More. We know every customer is different, so we focus on delivering flexible, tailored solutions that work, from independent retailers and restaurants to major retail, hospitality and manufacturing brands. Our goal is simple: to take the pressure off our customers and become a seamless extension of their operations.
We are equally committed to our people. From day one, we aim to create a supportive, inclusive environment where employees feel valued and able to grow. We believe that when our team thrives, our business and our customers do too.
Company Benefits: Providing the right training & development is our top priority. Each individual employee receives the resources & tools vital in helping them excel & progress in their role from the moment they step through the door. Benefits include vacation, paid time off, retirement plan and/or pension, office perks, employee development programs, employee discounts, casual dress, free parking, cycle to work, referral bonus, competitive salary, life insurance, event tickets, long service recognition, employee assistance scheme, wellbeing scheme, work with charities, social opportunities, employee recognition scheme.
Salary: £26,500.00- £30,000.00 per year.
Quality Assurance Assistant 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.
