At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure food safety and quality by conducting audits and inspections in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a leading food manufacturing company committed to high standards.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent position, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent growth prospects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety while building a long-term career.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years of QA experience in food manufacturing and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 28403 - 28403 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional looking to build your career within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy maintaining high quality standards, carrying out audits, and working closely with production teams to ensure products meet strict food safety requirements? Our client is looking for a confident QA Auditor to join their technical team in Derby.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous Quality Assurance experience who can hit the ground running, supporting the business in maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards while working collaboratively across production and technical departments.
As the new QA Auditor, you will:
- Carry out pre-start checks across production areas to ensure operations begin safely and efficiently
- Complete quality assurance inspections throughout the production process, including temperature, specification, weight, traceability, calibration, cleaning, and product quality checks
- Monitor food safety control points in line with HACCP procedures
- Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, customer requirements, and internal quality systems
- Work closely with production teams to identify and resolve quality or food safety issues
- Investigate customer complaints, process issues, and product returns, supporting effective corrective actions
- Assist with maintaining industry certifications, including BRCGS and Red Tractor standards
- Support customer audits and factory visits, ensuring professional representation of the business
- Monitor hygiene standards across the site and carry out GMP inspections
- Collect and prepare laboratory samples for external testing
- Participate in product tasting sessions as part of quality assessment processes
- Maintain accurate quality records and communicate key findings to the Technical Management team
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety and quality standards
Main Requirements for This Role
- Previous experience within a Quality Assurance role, ideally within food manufacturing
- Around 2-3 years' QA experience with the confidence to work independently
- Good understanding of food safety and quality systems, including HACCP
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Ability to investigate issues and identify practical solutions
- Good communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across departments
- Computer literate with experience completing quality documentation
- Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
- Looking to develop a long-term career within the food manufacturing industry
Desirable Experience
- Experience working with BRCGS, Red Tractor, or similar food industry standards
- Previous experience supporting customer audits and external accreditation visits
- Knowledge of GMP auditing and food manufacturing processes
What you can expect in return
- Competitive salary of £28,403 per annum
- Permanent, full-time position
- Opportunity to join an established and supportive Technical team
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Experience working within a business committed to maintaining the highest food safety and quality standards
- Long-term career prospects within the food manufacturing industry
About this role
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Derby. Working hours are 1:00pm - 10:00pm, including an unpaid lunch break (9 hours on site).
How to apply
Do you think you could be a great fit for this role? Apply today to discuss this further! To apply you can follow the appropriate links or by contacting Recruit 2 You directly on 01773 252222 who are acting as an employment agency for this hire.
QA Auditor employer: Recruit 2 You Ltd
Recruit 2 You Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee development. With comprehensive training and attractive benefits such as an additional holiday for your birthday and a healthcare cash plan, this role at the Somercotes site not only provides a stable income but also fosters a rewarding career path for those looking to grow within the company.
