Quality Assurance

Job Advert: Factory Quality Assurance (QA) Operative
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Rate of Pay: 13 per hour
Hours: Floating role for holiday and shift cover. Shifts: 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm. Flexible office hours when not providing cover (approximately 50% cover, 50% office hours).

Overview
A flexible and detail-oriented Factory Quality Assurance (QA) Operative is required for a key role in a Telford-based food manufacturing environment. This position involves covering Line QA and Lab QA roles during staff absences and supporting quality assurance tasks during office hours. You will also assist with audits, customer visits, and internal quality and food safety compliance efforts.

Key Responsibilities
Holiday & Shift Cover:

Provide cover for Line QA and Lab QA roles during holidays and absences (6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm).
Line QA Role:

Conduct Critical Control Point (CCP) and finished product checks every 30 minutes.
Perform aseptic product sampling for microbiological and organoleptic testing.
Lab QA Role:

Test and record finished products (e.g., cook, moisture, and grate) and raw materials.
Manage microbiological testing and retests.
Support for Audits & Customer Visits:

Assist during audits and customer visits alongside the Technical Manager.
Internal Audit Team:

Participate in internal audits to ensure adherence to quality and food safety standards.
Office Hours (When Not Covering):

Perform flexible office hours to handle quality assurance tasks and administrative duties (guide: 9am-5pm).
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Training:

L2 Food Safety qualification is desirable.
Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
Knowledge & Experience:

Experience in a similar QA role within food manufacturing.
Skills & Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Team player with the ability to self-manage and make decisions.
Willingness to support colleagues and adapt to business needs.
Benefits
Flexible working hours when not covering shifts.
Opportunities for career development.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Cycle to work scheme.
Free onsite parking.