About The Role
We are looking for a detail-focused QA to join our Technical team at Spalding and play a key role in maintaining high standards across our production environment.
This is a hands-on, factory-based role focused on ensuring the site is always audit ready, while driving best practice in food safety, quality, and compliance. You will act as a key link between Technical and Production, supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring all standards are consistently met.
- Ensure the site remains audit ready at all times
- Carry out product inspections and temperature checks
- Complete verifications and validations of QMS procedures
- Generate and monitor compliance KPIs
- Maintain QA documentation and records accurately
- Conduct internal audits in line with schedule
- Complete micro sampling, swabbing, and shelf-life testing where required
- Carry out daily checks and calibrations of equipment
- Support and participate in external audits
- Act as the first point of contact for production-related quality issues
- Work closely with Production teams to embed best practice
- Build strong relationships with operational teams, vets (OVs), and inspectors
- Drive standards in food safety, quality, and legality on the factory floor
- Support departmental objectives and improvement projects
- Identify risks and escalate any concerns relating to food safety or quality
- Work collaboratively across teams and with other sites when required
Location: Spalding
Department: Technical
Reports to: QA Manager
About The Role
We are looking for a detail-focused QA to join our Technical team at Spalding and play a key role in maintaining high standards across our production environment.
This is a hands-on, factory-based role focused on ensuring the site is always audit ready, while driving best practice in food safety, quality, and compliance. You will act as a key link between Technical and Production, supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring all standards are consistently met.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Ensure the site remains audit ready at all times
- Carry out product inspections and temperature checks
- Complete verifications and validations of QMS procedures
- Generate and monitor compliance KPIs
- Maintain QA documentation and records accurately
- Conduct internal audits in line with schedule
- Complete micro sampling, swabbing, and shelf-life testing where required
- Carry out daily checks and calibrations of equipment
- Support and participate in external audits
- Act as the first point of contact for production-related quality issues
- Work closely with Production teams to embed best practice
- Build strong relationships with operational teams, vets (OVs), and inspectors
- Drive standards in food safety, quality, and legality on the factory floor
- Support departmental objectives and improvement projects
- Identify risks and escalate any concerns relating to food safety or quality
- Work collaboratively across teams and with other sites when required
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a QA or food manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of food safety, quality, and compliance standards
- Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
- Confident communicator, able to challenge and support production teams
- Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Knowledge of meat or food production processes
- Experience with internal audits and sampling procedures
We’re Looking For Someone Who
- Takes ownership of standards and compliance
- Has a proactive approach to maintaining food safety and quality
- Is confident working on the factory floor and engaging with teams
- Supports a culture where quality and food safety are everyone’s responsibility
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a critical function that directly impacts product quality and safety
- Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to develop your career within Technical / QA
- Work with experienced teams and build strong cross-functional relationships
- Play a key role in maintaining the highest standards across the site
- Join a business that values quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
If you’re passionate about food safety and quality, apply now and be part of a team that takes pride in getting it right every time. #J-18808-Ljbffr
QA Technician: Audit-Ready Food Safety & Compliance employer: Pilgrims Europe
At Pilgrim's Europe, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises food safety and quality excellence. Our team in Attleborough benefits from continuous professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a commitment to innovation in food safety practices, making it a rewarding place to grow your career.
