Job Description
We are looking to recruit a QA for our plant in Airdrie. You will support in the day to day management of the Quality and Technical function for the production facility. The primarily focus of this role will be in the Fresh -Intake area of the business.
You will drive a high level of Food Safety and GMP standards within the factory environment ensuring that product is always produced to a high quality that meets customer specification. In addition, you will carry out any other duties as directed by management.
Summary of duties:
* Developing and maintaining relationships across all functions
* Calibration of key equipment
* Completing quality inspection of incoming raw material and reporting any out of specification findings
* Environmental and product temperature monitoring
* Logging and trending of key results and findings
* Taking samples for microbiological and chemical testing as per schedule and logging submissions
* Identification and control of non-conforming product
* Driving a quality focused culture and high manufacturing standards throughout the factory
* Auditing and verification of production & traceability
Essential requirements:
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
* Confident in making decisions
* Hardworking, reliable and possess the ability to actively promote high food safety and quality standards
There are progression opportunities for the right candidate within the business. Initial training will be provided.
About The Role
HOURS OF WORK
Sunday 8.30am - 5pm
Monday-Thursday 4.30pm-1am
every 3rd Saturday
SALARY
£11.90 + 50p backshift allowance
LOCATION
Albert Bartlett, 251 Stirling Rd, Airdrie ML6 7SP.
Skills Needed
About The Company
Now a fourth-generation family business, we're proud of our history and the legacy that Albert Bartlett left us. Our story began in 1948, when Albert started selling good-quality produce by setting up a beetroot-boiling operation in Coatbridge, Scotland. Today, we're one of the leading food businesses in the UK, delighting families with tasty Fresh, Chilled and Frozen products. Proudly still a family-owned and operated business, and we remain committed to Albert's spirit of innovation and passion for quality. We're also committed to sourcing potatoes for our long-standing network of growers across the UK, spanning from the Black Isle to Jersey. We have a wide and experienced team and are excited to continue growing and creating great tasting products for our customers and exciting futures for our people.
Company Culture
Over 75 years since Albert started the business, we remain proudly independent with the fourth generation of the Bartlett family leading us to success.
Our headquarters are in Airdrie, only four miles or so from our founder’s original business. Albert Bartlett is the No.1 Fresh and Chilled potato brand in the UK and a growing range in Frozen category. We are renowned for quality and expertise across all our categories and have a passion for UK produce. We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers' expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. Today, we proudly supply potatoes from our network of farmers and growers across England, Norther Ireland, Scotland and Jersey.
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Closing DateWednesday 26th February, 2025