Location: Hilton Cross, West Midlands
Hours: 6am - 2pm Monday - Friday
Salary: £12.86 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Company Overview:
We are a dynamic and innovative retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends. A company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion.
Job Purpose:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Auditor to join our team at Blakemore Meats. You will play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and legality. This role involves performing factory-based routine audits, collecting samples for external testing, and ensuring strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and internal systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct routine factory audits and internal audits of processes and systems.
Collect samples for external testing and ensure compliance with sample plans (ATP, finished products, raw materials, water, etc.).
Ensure paperwork and systems are completed accurately following company procedures.
Act as a supervisor and trainer for the handheld Seamcor system.
Report on compliance across various areas, including handheld unit usage.
Perform pre-start-up checks and hygiene handovers.
Adhere to and promote Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and proper housekeeping.
Calibrate key equipment, conduct swabbing, raw material inspections, and CCP checks.
Perform allergen audits, recipe control, and product specification checks.
Lead product taste checks, shelf-life testing, and recipe tempering.
Manage and report on quarantined stock.
Liaise with pest control contractors and oversee pest control activities.
Drive personal development through training and work-based experiences.
Play an active role in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Support and promote a culture of Food Safety, Quality, Authenticity, and Legality.
Uphold AFB Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
Skills & Qualifications:
Essential:
Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail.
Proficiency with IT systems.
Desirable:
Food Hygiene Certification.
HACCP training.
Additional Responsibilities:
Comply with The Blakemore Way and maintain employee confidentiality.
Demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity, and health & safety regulations.
Carry out additional tasks that may reasonably fall within the scope of the role.
What's in it for you?
Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
Flexible working hours opportunity
Excellent additional benefits package including:
o Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
o 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
o 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
o Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
o Company Pension Scheme
o Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
o NEST pension scheme
o Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme
o Long Service Awards
o Cycle to work scheme
Interested?
If you are passionate about quality assurance and eager to take on a hands-on role in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you!
Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
You may have experience in the following roles: Quality Assurance Assistant, QA Auditor, Quality Control Technician, Production Quality Inspector, Manufacturing Quality Auditor, Process Compliance Auditor, Food Safety Auditor, Quality Control Assistant, etc.
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